by Dona Hake
“I feel like I’m on track!” Have you ever said that? I love the feeling that I know I am doing the right thing and all is flowing smoothly. God desires to lead and guide us each and every day of our lives. He also desires that we seek Him first and that we purpose that His Spirit is leading us. Today I want us to meditate upon the Holy Spirit being our spiritual compass in this life.
Galatians 5:16 CEV
Many times we can fall to the weakness of following our own way or our own selfish desires. We can also be guilty of knowing the Lord’s direction but trying to make things happen in our own ability. As we trust Him for answers and direction He will always be faithful to direct us and keep us on track. Oh that we would seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we walk in His will. May we stay conscious that we are not doing our thing and expect His hand of blessing on activities and works that proceed from our own making.
Have you ever heard the saying spoken when someone is needing to make a decision…”Maybe you just need to sleep on it.” I have had times where I have received answers to a particular need or leading in what I needed to do during the night. The Lord has a beautiful and tender way of quietly speaking in the quietness of the night. I recently visited the most unique gift shop. I know it is owned by an individual that is a believer. As I was talking to a young lady working and helping me, I exclaimed to her how beautiful and unique the shop was. She immediately began to share how creative the owner was. But then she mentioned a very interesting thing. She said that many times the owner will have dreams and she will see things in her dreams that prompt her to change up displays or show her something new to create. I was so blessed to hear that. I know the Lord is definitely speaking to her for it is evidenced in her beautiful store.
Psalm 16:7 (ERV)
“I praise the Lord because he taught me well.
I praise God that He so tenderly desires to come along side of us in this life that we can know we are going the right direction! Praise Him today and seek to be led by the loving Holy Spirit.