Where Are You Headed?

Having recently taken a road trip across several states it is easy to understand the need to have directions and a destination. It doesn't matter how good a driver I am, I will not reach my destination if I don't have a road map and a plan. Now some may use a GPS, while others use apps on their phones, yet some will still rely on the old school fold out maps, like my husband.

What that brings me to is our walk as Christians. I may in fact be a very good Christian, but where am I going? Without a plan and a course of action, I may find myself getting lost or just going in circles?

When we have kids, a job, and other obligations, it is easy to get on the treadmill of life and never question where we are going. During this part of the trip my husband asked later, " Did you see this and that, I said no I was busy trying to follow you, I didn't dare look around!" Isn't that like it is in life though. We are busy surviving, trying to keep our heads above the water, pay the bills etc. Who has time to enjoy the scenery!

Even during this season of life though the bible would encourage us to do just that. Take time, look for opportunities to be a blessing to someone, with an understanding that all that we have is God's. A day of rest, the sabbath to do God's will. Our first fruits, being a faithful stewart of what he has given us. Using our talents and gifts to help others. He can bless and multiply our efforts, even when there seems to be a lack.

The bible states it like this. Proverbs 3:8-10 …"Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine".

First Peter 4:10 
…Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever.

When we discipline ourselves to follow God's laws, he will direct our paths for our own good, and for eternal life. Won't you trust him today? Trust that he loves you more than you can imagine and desires to give you life and life abundantly!

Psalm 37:4-5 "Delight yourself in the LORD; and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in him, and he will do it".

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtmMM6w_Kww