The problem of our human nature is that we want: \n\nThe credibility without the consistency; \nThe harvest season without the planting season;\nThe increase without the investment;\nThe success without the obedience; \nThe rewards without the sacrifice;\nThe fruitful without the faithful. \n\nAlmost 40 years ago, Eugene Peterson wrote: Long Obedience in the Same Direction. That title is the perfect definition of what it means to be faithful to God; long obedience in the same direction. \n\nThat journey starts with one prayer... a prayer of surrender.