When I was younger, whenever we traveled my father never asked for directions. He used positions of the sun to determine which way to go. I always found that fascinating. If we ever got turned around he didn’t like asking for help. He was fond on using a map. He taught me to always pay attention to my surroundings and use buildings as a landmark. He was always used as the point of contact for others to get directions. It didn’t matter where they were in the country, he could always get them back on the correct path. I remember one particular time a friend was turned around in another state. When my dad was on the phone with him he asked what side of the car was the sun on? When he answered him, he told him he was going in the wrong direction. Lol! We laughed about that for years. He was amazing at many things, but one thing for sure, if you were ever lost you could call him to get you back on path.
Everyone has access to a GPS on their phones or in their cars. Any place you need to go, all you have to do is put it in the system. GPS stands for Global Positioning System, and it lets you know where you are and shows you how to get to anywhere on Earth. But sometimes it can take you to the wrong destination. This usually happens when their is a weak signal, or some obstruction blocking the line of sight to the GPS satellites. I don’t know what others do, but I don’t have a problem asking for help. Who has time being lost in the woods or stranded on a deserted road? Not me! I will not be the sacrificial black girl in a horror scenario. Lol!
Just like my dad, sometimes when we feel lost we don’t like asking for help. We try to figure things out on our own. You are not alone. God knew you were going to have this problem before the problem came. He already had a solution for you. Why not use His GPS system? God’s Positioning System (GPS) is guiding us continuously. He will guide our every step. Guess what? He never gets tired! He will not leave you stranded. When we get to know Him and trust Him, he will guide us.
Last month my husband and I went to a birthday party in Atlanta, GA. Before we left our friend told him that when you put their address in the GPS it will take you to a different house. He went on to explain to him how to get there. However, when we made it sure enough the GPS took us to the wrong house. I asked my husband why don’t you call and ask him how to get to his house? He was certain he could figure it out. Well sure enough we drove around, when he finally called we were just one block away. All I could do was shake my head and laugh. The men in my life are so stubborn. Lol! My laughing was short lived though because I immediately felt convicted. I do the same thing but with God. I know I should rely on Him with everything. But, sometimes I still try to figure it out without consulting with Him or trusting Him. I had to repent. God was right there to forgive me.
Listen, God already knew the mistakes we were going to make and all the obstacles the adversary was going to throw at us. He had a solution for that, His name is Jesus! Through his blood we are forgiven. We get to repent and keep going. There is nothing too hard for God to fix. How can He fix it if we don’t give it to Him? The mechanic can’t fix your car if you don’t take it to them, right? I am asking you, to please trust Him with whatever you’re going through. I promise you, He already has an answer.
Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.