My Pops had a habit of taking a road or hiking trail just "to see where it goes." He was never too worried about whether or not there were signs, maps, trail markers or directionals. He was gifted with a sense of direction that almost always got us to where we needed to go, albeit there were some interesting turns and twists along the way! There are quite a number of family stories that can be told as a result of these little jaunts and adventures and my brothers and I often laugh with remembering! His spirit of adventure and need to explore is a gift that he handed down to each of us.
Our lives are filled with way markers put into place by the different things we experience, people we encounter, family, mentors and friends. Our enemies, too, can put a way marker in front of us. It is how we choose to read these signs, and learn from them, that determines the directions our lives will take. We may choose a detour that helps us to learn a valuable or important lesson, or, we may choose to take a scenic route that takes us a bit longer to get to our destination, but restores our soul or enriches our lives with beauty.
If we choose to let God lead in our lives we will be able to navigate around and through all that comes before us. John 14:6 tell us, "...I am the way, the truth, and the life.." Invite God into your life each day. Study His Word and ask for His help to read the way markers. He will guide you on a journey "of a lifetime" that is guaranteed to be one of the most exciting road trips you will ever experience!
Just as my father's meandering about the countryside enabled us to learn and experience new sights, so will God's word be your map and travel guide. Be an adventurer, be willing to "see where it goes" with Him leading the way!
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