“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV)
Anxiety. Every year I think I’ll escape it and every year it returns. My energy level weakens as the stress increases. Planning. Goals. Tasks. Ministry opportunities. Youth disappearing. Waistline increasing. Finances decreasing. All these and a whole lot more on my plate. What’s a man to do? How can I last to the end of the month, much less to December?
Maybe I need to give up coffee or drink more of it! Perhaps I need to eat less and exercise more or both. It’s difficult to decide which is the best option. Of course, the core issue isn’t my coffee intake or my exercise program. By now, you can readily see that the obstacle is my indecision. I need to overhaul and transform my attitude, perspective and thinking.
What I need is a global positioning system (GPS) that will guide me through the decision process which every man, father and leader faces every day all day long. I need help with which way to go at every turn in life. “Get in the left lane. Turn left in one quarter mile. Your destination is on the right.” Wouldn’t that be a great fringe benefit for fathers and pastors? It would be a marvelous benefit for all of us!
Well, the fact is I do have such a guide. First, there is my Bible. It is the roadmap I follow as I travel on this journey of life. The Bible will keep me on track as I accept and receive its directions, apply its wisdom and surrender to its author. And second, the Holy Spirit is my personal guide as my daily journey unfolds. He will give me specific guidance for every turn.
I’ll always be anxious about life’s decisions, but I am confidant that the Bible and the Holy Spirit will keep me on track and making the right decisions in life. The Holy Spirit will guide me safely to my destination.
Dear Father, thank you for your guidance system. Empower us to let your word and your spirit guide us. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be strong and courageous in following the Lord’s GPS,