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Taking a road trip has become almost worry-free now that we have GPS to guide us. We’ve learned to trust the GPS’ directions. We’ve also had to decide on which routes to take: some routes are faster, others slower and more scenic; some have paved roads, others include bumpy dirt roads; some take us through construction zones, others avoid them. If there’s trouble up ahead, the GPS will give us the option to take a detour to avoid that area. Also, if we take a wrong turn or miss an exit, it gives us directions on how to get back on course.
God’s guidance is kind of like our GPS for life. Living in His love is our constant goal; we learn to trust that He’ll guide us toward that goal if we ask Him to. He gives us free will to choose different paths. And when we make choices that aren’t loving, He’ll forgive us and lead us back toward Him and His love.
To stay on this road of Love, we’ve learned to ask, “What does God want me to do?” We consider this when we’re deciding on significant issues like employment, housing, schools, what to say or do in our relationships, or voting. It also applies to smaller decisions like how we spend our free time. We can look for His guidance even when shopping by examining how our buying habits affect the environment, our community, and the people across the globe who make the items we purchase.
We pray for clarity in our decision-making. While prayerfully weighing different options, we do our part by learning all we can from credible sources and asking questions from people we respect who don’t automatically tell us what we want to hear. In some cases, there’s more than one acceptable option. God can see the ‘road conditions’ or ‘detours’ ahead in each choice; He’ll steer us toward the better option for us if we listen to His direction.
How do we know when we’re on the route God wants us to take? God uses our thoughts and feelings to guide us. When we pay attention to the promptings of His Spirit and follow His guidance, we’ll feel at peace with our decision – peace that is long-lasting. If our decision goes against His guidance, we may feel happy briefly but that joy will soon be replaced by more stress and more confusion.
God loves us; He has given us His Spirit to lead us toward everything that will bring us closer to Him. When we follow His lead, His peace and joy will accompany us – no matter where we travel.
“To do your will, O my God, is my delight, and your law is within my heart!” – Psalm 40:8
“Lord, help me to trust Your promptings in my heart.”
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