God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. 

Who has hardened himself against Him and prospered? 

Job 9:4

As an adult, you can look back over your life and recall as a teenager you most likely took very little advice from your parents and elders. You had life all figured out...then bump...bump bump....crash. Your own way of thinking, with this newly acquired "freedom", caused you some painful lessons about life. Another lesson learned at the school of hard knock. Before too long the advice your parents gave you made sense. If only you had listened and spared yourself the pain and trouble your youthful thinking caused you. 

As Christians we battle this same issue...prideful living. We think we know what's best...."I'm saved, I don't need to stop doing this or that". I have my freedoms and pleasures and life is good. How often have we thought or told God this through our actions? God knows your every thought and sees your actions. He knows when you are obedient and when you are following your own pursuits and living outside His will for your life. Disobedience to God lifts His protective hand and I can assure you blessings will be dried up like a 10 year drought. 

Question for you today...are you following God's advice or your advice on life? If you truly want a more peaceful, joyous and prosperous life....take God's advice and follow in obedience to His word and His Holy Spirit that speaks to your heart. You know His voice when He speaks....dont ignore Him. He has rich wisdom and a solid plan for your life. Follow His lead today and your life will prosper far beyond anything you could orchestrate. God bless.