Do you remember the times in your youth you needed to stay the course? Tasks to be conquered may be learning to tie your shoes, how to meet new friends, getting up after you have fallen down, learning how to slide as you ran the bases in a school softball game.
The tasks increased in complication the older you got, being able to navigate a new school, finding new friends, standing your ground when others tempt you with reckless choices.
No matter the age, life is full of choices for the future. Listening to the voice of truth, Jesus, can propel you into new trajectories. Flying high as an eagle is better than living in a pig pen of regret, shame snd impulsive choices that block the Lords plans. ( Luke 15: 11-32)
Anything worthwhile takes blood, sweat and tears! Who better to provide the encouragement than sticking with the One who created you.
Remembering our need to stay connected to our best friend, Jesus, regardless of the comments from others can be frightening. Do you want to go with the decisions of others or take steps into the future alone temporarily in order to obtain the goals God has for your life?
There will always be days, even moments to ponder our next steps. Who will have the last word in your life?
Who do you want to direct to greater purpose; your kids, friends, family, or even a total stranger? Let go and let God!
Psalm 119:41-48 MSG
Let your love, GOD, shape my life with salvation, exactly as you promised; Then I’ll be able to stand up to mockery because I trusted your Word. Don’t ever deprive me of truth, not ever- your commandments are what I depend on. Oh, I’ll guard with my life what you’ve revealed to me, guard it now, guard it ever; And I’ll stride freely through wide open spaces as I look for your truth and your wisdom; Then I’ll tell the world what I find, speak out boldly in public, unembarrassed. I cherish your commandments-oh, how I love them!- relishing every fragment of your counsel.
His counsel trumps all other wisdom. He is for us not against us! He sees the full picture of our life. Guard your life so you can run in open spaces with joy!
Psalm 119:33-40 MSG
GOD, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me- my whole life one long, obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. Affirm your promises to me- promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics- but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways!
Taking the road less travelled can lead to a greater future. Trust is built when we see His hand at work reflecting on His goodness in the past gives us hope to trust in the future!
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