In this week's exploration of the story of Balaam from Numbers 22, we're challenged to examine our deepest desires and their impact on our spiritual lives. The central question posed is deceptively simple yet profoundly impactful: 'What do you want?' Through Balaam's tragic journey, we see how even those who know God's will can be led astray by their own wants. This narrative serves as a stark warning against allowing our personal desires to overshadow God's plan for us. The 'doctrine of Balaam' – pursuing our wants to the point of compromising God's will – is a pitfall we must vigilantly guard against. As we reflect on this, we're called to examine our own hearts, listen to the warnings God places in our lives (even if they come from unexpected sources), and train ourselves to align our desires with God's. This message reminds us that true fulfillment comes not from getting what we want, but from wanting what God wants for us.