You know the stereotype about men that they are too stubborn to ask for directions?  In my family it’s just the opposite, sad to say.  My husband will stop to ask for directions whenever he is lost, which rarely happens because he has a great sense of direction.  I, on the other hand, even though I am without any innate sense of direction, am very reluctant to ask for help.  I’m embarrassed to admit it; I know that it’s pride that prevents me from asking for directions or help. And if I do ask, it’s after I’ve gotten so flustered that I can’t even comprehend the information I receive.  I know, you are surprised to hear this about me, and I’m surprised that I’m admitting it to you.

I guess this is why I like my GPS so much.  But did you realize that if you input the address inaccurately, you will not get where you intended to go? Another tip, don’t make assumptions.  Before my younger son was old enough to drive, he was invited to a birthday party on Shute Lane.  I drove him up and down Shute Lane looking for the right house number — in Hermitage.  The party was in Gallatin.  Who knew there were two Shute Lanes?  And just one more piece of helpful advice:  a map of Nashville will do you no good in Atlanta, just saying.

As believers, we sometimes get lost on our spiritual journey.  And sometimes we forget until it’s almost too late that we have an excellent set of directions in the Bible, which contains instructions and directions for everything that we need to know in life. The Bible is so much more than a nice book for our bookshelf or something to carry to church.  The Bible is the perfect resource when we need advice or encouragement.   It can be so much more helpful to intentionally study it to know what it contains so that we know where to look when we have specific questions.  Besides prayer, it’s the most important thing we can do to grow spiritually.  Don’t be too proud to rely on God’s word as the map for your life.

 “Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation …” (Psalm 25:4)

Blessings,

Judy