For most people our expectations about life are either way too high or way to low. From God’s perspective they mostly are just not focused properly, usually our expectations about life and circumstances are centered on ourselves, and what we can do or accomplish, NOT on God and his plan or desires for our life. This world continues to be a roller coaster of emotions, high points and low points, all fed by a diet of self-want and desire.These last few months God has taken me to a very different place, a place that I have not been used to. It is a place of change, and a journey like I have never experienced. At times it is lonely; at times it is quiet; and at times leaves me fearful about the future. The fear comes from realizing that I have for too much of my life relied on myself and not on the power and indwelling of God alone. I have attained much of what I have from the focus on me and what I am capable of doing. God is now showing me that He has greater expectations than I do (even though mine have been pretty BIG, and maybe just a little misguided) for my life. If I would just let go of my worldly view, my control over every move and situation, and allow HIM to be my life, HIS expectations might be met. Yes God alone has to be my power, my source; my partner…God is no longer my co-pilot who I call on when I need a little support, no He is the ONE fully in charge. It is scary only because I know what I can do and accomplish in this life on my own, but not always sure of what he can do, or wants to do (especially without my help).A few years ago I used this devotion to read through and share the book of Habakkuk. This was in done because of the last few verses of the book, verses that I saved from my father’s room after he had died. They meant a lot to me then and now are beginning to become even clearer. The book of Habakkuk is a dialogue between God and man at a time that the worst seems to be happening, yet the reliance on God is what makes for life worth living. I trust you will appreciate the repeat tour through Habakkuk over the next few weeks, and that it drives you closer to the Father as it continues to drive me closer as well.