SEEKING GOD FOR LIFE DIRECTION

“God answered all my questions” Simon smiled when he told me.

The Bible says: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” Simon and I agree, seeking God for life direction is vital.

Simon had just spent two days in solitude at a small lakeside cottage. His focused agenda was seeking God’s direction for his life. This getaway renewed his confidence that he was on target.

There is a challenge to hearing and knowing God’s voice. But Jesus did say, “My sheep will hear my voice.” Yet we live in a world with a lot of noise—many voices vying for attention.

The Bible says of Jesus, “Now, in the morning…before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place. There He prayed.” Jesus was discerning the path he should take that day. Simon recognized his need to do likewise.

A few days later, while at work, Simon was pondering his time-away experience. It was break time. He twisted open a bottle of root beer. He held the cap in his hand for a few moments, noticing that the underside had words written on it. He smiled as he read the words: “You’re on the right path.”

No, the root-beer-cap message wasn’t Simon’s final thumbs up. God’s directives already resonated in his inner being. But as Simon says, “God has a sense of humor.”

Yes, He does. God likes to see His children smile. More importantly, God enjoys one on one time with each one of us. Do you need to schedule some time alone with God? We routinely make time for what we deem important. Time alone with God is essential. This keeps us on the right path.