Use a Little Foresight

Use a Little Foresight by Don Wooden

As the prodigal son left his home with half of his inheritance, he was focused on himself and what he believed was owed to him. You might say he had an entitlement mentality.

It wasn’t until he had spent everything he had on himself—indulging in things that brought him temporary pleasure—that he realized he was in a bad situation, one he couldn’t buy his way out of.
We know the story ends with him returning home and being forgiven, which is a powerful message of the Father’s mercy. But what if the son had used a little foresight in this story? Things would have been much different, wouldn’t they?

There are times in our lives when we might face the same temptation—to think we owe it to ourselves to indulge outside of the Father’s will. But if we take a step back and use a little foresight, we can often clearly see the consequences our actions would bring.

Think about it: we could save ourselves—and those closely connected to us—from the grief, pain, hurt, and ultimately the dark places that kind of indulgence would lead to.

Pray for wisdom and discernment so that you can have the foresight to avoid the pitfalls of the enemy and of self!

Luke 15:11-14