Before both of us go back to work, Rick and I decided to take a little journey, to visit our friend from church. Tom moved from Maryland to Florida, Tom and I are friends on Face book, which allows us to stay in touch. A quick invite yourself chat and we`re on our way. For the first time, we are traveling credit card free, so what we have is what we spend. Rick looks at our new method of spending as a game-like challenge. Thank you, God!
Ecclesiastes 5:10 Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.
It has taken so many years for the reality of this message from Ecclesiastes to penetrate our very souls. Living credit card free adds a wonderful sense of self control and financial freedom.
As we prepare for our trip, Rick got out our GPS device to secure the best directions for our journey. Not sure, but Rick believes that GPS stands for global position system, sounds good to me. Enter Tom` address, select from a few choices, where to, shortest time, fastest time and we`re on our way.
Trusting this little electronic device is somewhat difficult for me. I still like to look at the Atlas, to see where we are heading, and fix our destination in my mind. Call me old fashioned, but knowing where I`m headed adds a sense of control. Is trusting the GPS for small bits of need to know information, like our faith in God. Kinda, sorta.
Psalms 145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.
If God is faithful and everlasting, why is it that we struggle with trusting him and surrendering control to him? Perhaps we need a G.O.D device, Grace Offered Daily! This device would require our daily attention, asking the right questions at the right time, then relying on our G.O.D device.
Where to, fastest route, shortest route, my way, stop, detour, points of interest, recently found, lost, favorites, intersections and where to? As I ponder this, memories of good and poor choice surface. Why did it take me so long to turn to my GOD? Did I have to know more than the bits and pieces that God was willing to share, didn`t I trust Him, where was I going? The truth of the matter was, that I was on a self-lead path of destruction for many years! Even though I was in control, I had now clue where I was going.
Proverb 5:5-6 Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. She gives no thought to the way of life; her path are crooked, but she knows it not.
Wow, was this proverb written just for me?
As I have shared many times before, I just didn`t know how much God loved me and I had little knowledge to stand on. Thank you, God for my desire to learn and share your incredible gift of grace. Grace, given freely through faith!
What a blessing, I know have a G.O.D device and use it! The BIBLE, the book of love, promises, history and instructions.
Father God, I pray that this message of simple truth, may open minds, hearts and desire for YOU! Father God, thank you for directing this cracked-pot to write YOUR blog, what a blessing! AMEN.....
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