"I need to recognize that God often works "outside the box" for greater reasons than what I see."

THE DAY BEFORE (JOHN 12:1-10)

"Self-focused hearts can't keep quiet. They eventually are exposed."

Lesson #1 - When we are so focused on our way, we will miss the greater work of God's way.

THE DAY OF (MATTHEW 21:1-11)
Isaiah 55:8-9

"The reality is that I am to change my view to align with His, not the other way around. Only then will I see how great His ways are!"

Lesson #2 - In the end, I must bow the knee and humbly say, 'God's ways are simply way better than mine!'"

THE DAY AFTER (MATTHEW 21:12-17)
"When God's house is about me rather than Him, it's trouble!"

Lesson #3 - God's ways drive out sin, call us back to holy living, and seek to promote His glory. Man's ways will drive on sin, call you into more selfish living, and seek to promote you."

Lesson #4 - God's ways put Jesus in the limelight, not me

Reality check #1 - Am I demanding my way or His in life?