Direction, or the need to know where we are going, is important to all of us. We use it all the time in life. In cooking it is important to follow the directions in a recipe. At work, we follow certain guidelines, or directions, pertaining to our job. At school, we are told to "follow the directions carefully."
We can apply direction to our spiritual life, as well. Why do some people seem to grow strongly grounded relationships with God, while others just spin their wheels; eventually dropping away?
Granted, everyone's situation is unique, but I'll bet that direction plays a big part in it. I mean you either have it, or you don't. Fortunately, God is willing to help with direction so that you can grow and develop spiritually. He wants to guide or show us the way to grow and mature as believers.
The Bible is full of examples where God has shown various individuals the right way, or direction to follow. For instance, in Psalm 16:11 (KJV) David makes reference to God showing him the right path to take. Abraham had no idea where he was going in Genesis 12:1 (KJV), but he trusted God to guide him there safely.
I understand that we all like to be independent; to want to do things our way. However, if we want to develop spiritually, and have a thriving, robust relationship with God, we cannot do it without His guidance, His direction.
Some try taking shortcuts along the way, but they always lead to a dead end. Let God guide you, let Him give you the direction you need to make your spiritual journey a productive and fulfilling one. Once you let Him show you the way, you'll wonder why it took you so long to do so!
Scripture: Psalm 32:8; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 119:105; Luke 1:79; Proverbs 16:9
Prayer: Dear God, teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! - Psalm 143:10
May God be with you always,
Judy
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.