Do Nothing On Your Own Initiative

We have lots to learn from Gracie and Molly!
Obedience, disobedience, importance of relationship, just to name a few.

However, one lesson that continues to cross my mind is this: Gracie doesn't do anything on her own initiative. With a watchful eye, she studies Molly and then imitates everything she does. Gracie has learned to love what Molly loves, and hate what Molly hates. When Molly barks, she barks. When and where Molly potties, she potties. If Molly goes outside, she goes outside. If Molly chases a squirrel, she chases a squirrel. Gracie does nothing on her own initiative.

John 5:30 instructs us to do the same thing: We are to do nothing on our own initiative, but only what we hear and see the Father doing.
Jesus said, "I can do nothing on My own initiative.........

How can we apply this truth?
Realize you are a sinner and incapable of making the right decisions apart from God's help.
Realize you are a sinner and incapable of speaking the right words without the Lord.
Carefully study Christ. Learn His Word and His ways.
Learn to listen, pray, watch, and wait patiently on Him.

Beloveds, the longer you walk with Him, the more you will be able to discern His voice, and know how to follow His initiative.
John 10:27 says that His sheep listen to His voice, and they follow Him...

As His sheep, be His follower. Do nothing on your own initiative.