by Dona Hake
Today we will look at remembering to be thankful for His divine direction. Things have changed so much as technology has aided us in helping us find our way as we travel to new locations. I can remember how when I first had my photography business that clients would have a hard time finding our home. Once more and more had their GPS’s rarely did they get lost for it guided them straight to my home. It’s technology is a blessing and did you know these letters stand for Global Positioning System? Today I can say the GPS has been a tremendous help to me but I am extremely thankful for JPS or our Jesus Positioning System!!! I thank Him today that He has promised to lead and guide me in His paths. May we praise Him that He loves to position us that we be receiving His blessings, wisdom, grace, etc….!!!!! When we need to get direction and proper positioning, and all we have to do is ask!
Proverbs 3:6
in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].
I am also thankful that God’s direction in our lives need not be vague but rather clear and decisive. When we come to “forks” in the road, we need to simply be ever conscious that He desires to point us in the exact direction that we are to go. He does not want to see any time wasted in our lives so He promises to stay with us, leading and guiding us to our destinations.
Isaiah 30:21 (Douay-Rheims American translation)
“And thy ears shall hear the word of one admonishing thee behind thy back: This is the way, walk ye in it: and go not aside neither to the right hand, nor to the left.”
I was drawn to this translation over all the others simply because it used the word *admonishing*. Praise God for the times that His tender voice admonishes us in the ways not to go. He understands how our human nature can many times make decisions based on the “easy way” rather than His way. Today I encourage you to listen for that quiet voice that desires to be your Compass in life! God bless you.