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Devotional for Monday, January 23, 2017
“The God That Directs Our Paths”
 
 
by Dona Hake
 
 
Many years ago I can remember photographing a wedding that was in one of the hugest churches I have ever seen. It was a Moravian Church and there were at least five different very huge buildings.  I was always thankful for my GPS to find my way from home to so many locations that I have never traveled.   One thing I can remember saying to one of the groomsmen and that was,  “Wow, I am gonna need my GPS while I am inside this church just to find you guys when it is time to photograph you!” 
 
I could remember feeling a bit nervous after photographing the bride and her bridesmaids for it was then time for me to leave them and find the groomsmen. I could not believe how hard it was to find them, and had it not been for us using our cell phones to communicate, a lot of time would have been lost. I was so glad when one of the groomsman came out to meet up with me, and he directed me to exactly where I needed to be. You see when you are photographing a wedding there is a lot of nervousness, emotions, unforeseeable problems, and the photographer must learn to flow with what is happening in the moment.  There is no time for panic, and many times you need to make spur of the moment decisions so that you do not miss any iconic shots.  I was thankful and breathed a sigh of relief to see this groomsmen for I knew that he knew exactly where to lead me so I could continue photographing the bride and groom’s very special day.  I thought this little memory of my experience was a great analogy to  cause appreciation to rise in your heart of the Lord’s presence and guidance in your life especially in your time of need or trouble.
 
Today I want to share with you about that wonderful peace the Lord gives us because he shows us exactly where we need to be at all times.   When we seek to know the path to walk, He will always direct us.   There will be times in this life in which we are faced with wondering if we are on the right path or not.   Confusion can cause fear and panic to our souls, but praise the Living God for the work of the Holy Spirit.
 
The Holy Spirit is always there to walk toward us, take us by the hand, and lead us in the path that we are to walk . No longer do we have to fear that we will not know the right way.   We no longer have to fear what the right decision is for God has promised us to show us the right way. He has promised to fill us with his joy and contentment as we purpose to walk in godliness in this life.  I leave you with this scripture from the Psalms to meditate upon.  Have a blessed day in the Lord!
 

Psalm 16:11  The Voice Translation

“… You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment.”