It hasn't been that long ago when none of us had to rely on GPS. GPS was not available to us.
Now days, we all depend on GPS to help us navigate the complexities of everyday life. I cannot tell you how many trips Sam and I have been on, where we have gotten lost.....because we (as in ME) could not read the road map correctly.
A few years ago, Sam and I were traveling in Tennessee and all we had was one of those old road maps. I was reading the map to start with, and giving Sam the directions, only to have Sam pull over, stop the car and look at the map himself. We traveled down a highway, which turned into a two lane road, which turned into an asphalt road, which turned into a gravel road. It was getting dark, and all I could think about was us having to spend the night down in the boonies.
However.....as we were looking around, the major highway that we were originally looking for was about a hundred yards away....but it was UP a hill and we had no access to it. We had to travel back about 10 miles to reach the highway.
WE NEEDED A GPS!
Just as we rely on GPS to navigate the physical world, there is a deeper need for a moral and spiritual compass to guide us through life's challenges and uncertainties. God's guidance is always available to us, even when we stray from the path that he has planned for us.
I know that there are many times when we set our eyes on the direction we WANT to go....much like Sam and I did. In life the same level of trust (that we put in a GPS system) is available to us in Trusting God for HIS direction for our lives. God is our Ultimate Guide! HE is always ready to recalibrate our course and lead us in the right direction.
How often do you use your GPS system?
How often do you seek God for the broader journey of life that He has planned for you?
Shug......🚗
Hello Friend, I have been praying for God to help me keep focused on Him, not the outside world. A lot of anxiety... I just need to focus on Him.
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Carla
Well, I'm a bit of a gypsy and don't use GPS, but I seem to get to where I'm going. And my son is excellent with directions, if I'm ever traveling with him. This is a wonderful reminder that God gets us to our destination, and I do believe that He guides us to exactly where we are meant to be. Thank you very much for this post today, Shug. Needed to hear it.
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~Sheri
My brother-in-law gave us a GPS, but after using it once, we decided that we preferred traditional maps. Getting lost in the mountains isn't always a bad thing for us because we have so many smaller county roads, and we've actually discovered some really interesting places by taking a few unplanned detours.
ReplyDeleteIn the grand scheme of life, it's crucial to remember that according to 2 Peter 1:3, God has already given us all that we require for life and spirituality through our connection with Jesus Christ. Our journey isn't centered around finding a particular plan or direction but rather about embracing the liberty and richness of our unity with Christ.
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My mind went in a little different direction - I do hope that God is driving America's GPS. I know he drives mine.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. When we have plans, we need to know if they are our plans, or God's plans for us! We cannot see ahead like God can! We use Waze on our cell phones and it works really well. We use it quite a bit, last time was to find our granddaughter's new college dorm.
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