Which Way?

Confession:  I am directionally challenged.  True statement, there is no way to get around it or stretch it to sound better.  Even with a paper map (yes, they still exist), I cannot get from point A to point B without exploring land off the direct path; thus, arriving well past the desired time.  Without assistance, I cannot drive nor walk the right path of travel at any given time and arrive at the desired location. 

Thankfully I married a man possessing the total opposite characteristic.  And, thankfully, that wonderful man purchased a device which speaks truth and guides a direct path to any destination.  Without these tools in life, I would never leave the city limits of home.  Having the security of a still small voice speaking every turn, street name and point of arrival allows confidence to build and allows me to step out of comfort to complete desired tasks.  Also, having complete confidence in my husband’s directional skills brings peace while I sit passenger and enjoy the scenery. 

I will tell you that although I have the above tools, anxiety still arises the moment traffic becomes heavy, lanes increase from one to two to even four and the exit I need arrives in ¼ mile on the right side while I sit in the left far lane feeling no way exists to transition that many spots in time.  Anxiety arises when hearing fails and the still small voice not heard just spoke a very important direction in the travel.  Anxiety arises in parking downtown amongst tightly packed vehicles.  I will say if parallel parking is required, I rather walk five miles to the building than to attempt such a maneuver. 

On a positive note:  I always know the path home.  Once my handy little tool lands me on the highway, I know the turns to take which lead home.  Though directionally challenged, I will always be able to get back home.  Once on the highway toward home, anxiety decreases, confidence increases and excitement develops knowing home is not far away. . .

In this world chaos, trials and tribulations will arise.  We must remember Home is not far away.  In order to get Home, we must strengthen the lack of ability to see the direction to take.  Humans are directionally challenged.  True statement, there is no way to get around it or stretch it to sound better.  We do not possess the proper skills to navigate this life successfully.  When trying it alone, we veer far off the path leading to missed opportunities, late arrival or no arrival at all.  No matter the means of travel from point A to point B, without the proper tools we will never quite reach desired destination. 

In that, I mean the desired destination for our life; which may not align with human desires and plans.  Thankfully, our Creator sent His Son to live here on this Earth.  He possessed the total opposite characteristic than us humans.  See, He was perfect in all ways.  He knew the path which lay before Him would not be easy, yet followed with confidence in His Father.  Day in and day out, He traveled listening to that still small voice guiding His feet.  He stepped out of comfort numerous times in order to complete set tasks (don’t believe me, pick up the Bible and read the accounts of Jesus).  Jesus knew no comfort zone here on the Earth; yet, He walked in peace daily; for, His peace came through His Father and the perfect skill of direction with which His Driver possessed.  Sitting passenger side, Jesus continued and kept His eyes on the destination which led back Home. 

Let us set aside our anxieties in this life and walk as Jesus did here on Earth.  Gather the proper tools needed to navigate this life.  Read Scripture, sit quietly in conversation with God and walk confidently on the path leading directly from point A to point B.  Life will get tough, chaotic, various opportunities arise, tight spots feel suffocating, grief overtakes and walking miles around a tough spot in the road seems easier than facing it.  Take heart, my friend, there is a still small voice speaking clearly the way to make it through ALL of this.  Going at it alone will lead to veering off and becoming lost.  Turn to Him and He will guide you to the path which leads Home. 

He brought you into this world for a plan and purpose to fulfill.  He will not stop until completion.  It is then, He will gather you in His arms and say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”  How do we get there?  Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, listen for the still small voice daily and gain confidence in God as the driver.

And always. . .Keep praying harder than the devil can work.