Ask for Directions

Psalm 43:3 "Give me Your lantern and compass, give me a map, so I can find my way to the sacred mountain, to the place of Your presence" (The MESSAGE Version).

Greetings,

Summer is in full swing, and many of us have either taken a vacation or are planning one.  I am in the latter group.  Jorge and I will be celebrating 30 years of marriage soon, and we are embarking on one epic road trip.

 

In the past Jorge and I would have probably just hit the road with an over inflated sense of adventure and a, "Let's just see where the road takes us!" mentality.  But we have learned our lesson. It's no fun looking around for a hotel in the middle of the night, in freezing cold temperatures, with low fuel, and two small hungry children.   

So we are making plans and conducting some very fancy research.  We have noted our points of interest, started a to-do list, and because we might invite Hershey Pie, have even  googled "Road Trips with Pets."  We are proud of ourselves for being organized, and are taking smart steps to get us where we want to go.  

The greatest point of interest we should all visit regularly is God's sacred mountain, which is the place of His presence, and there is only one smart step to take: Ask for directions.

In His presence there is peace, joy, faith, hope, protection, provision, laughter, contentment, and rest.  When we ask for God's lantern, compass, and map, He will gladly provide them so we can "find our way" to where He is.  He sends light, truth, and faithful care to lead and guide us in the right direction.

Let's ask!

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Send us Your light! Provide a map straight to where You are.  Help us avoid danger in our lives, and thank You that the map You provide leads us to good things.  We pray that that You would especially instill a moral compass in our children so they always make wise choices.  In Jesus' name, AMEN!