The problem of our human nature is that we want: The credibility without the consistency; The harvest season without the planting season; The increase without the investment; The success without the obedience; The rewards without the sacrifice; The fruitful without the faithful. Almost 40 years ago, Eugene Peterson wrote: Long Obedience in the Same Direction. That title is the perfect definition of what it means to be faithful to God; long obedience in the same direction. That journey starts with one prayer... a prayer of surrender.