Many people want to direct God, instead of resigning themselves to be directed by Him; to show Him a way, instead of passively following where He leads.
Madame Guyon (1648-1717)
I know, O Lord, that a man’s life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps. Jeremiah 10:23
Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Psalm 27:11
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.”… Matthew 16: 24, 25