Directions

As a truck driver I had to learn to read a map and follow directions.  I would get lost if I didn't follow the directions.  If I took the wrong turn because I wasn't paying attention or misread the sign I could end up in a really bad place.  Ask my daughter Stephanie how many times this happened and she will probably tell you quite a bit.  I didn't react well to the getting lost part either.

I now run a business out of my home.  I don't run down the highway at 70 miles an hour with 80,000 lbs in my control.  I do miss it some days.  Most of the time I am very content to be home.

I knit a lot now.  I use all kinds of yarn, and all kinds of different directions.  If I follow the pattern I am usually ok.  (unless I forget how to count)  Again directions are important.  If you don't read the pattern correctly you will have everything mess up and you will have to go back and do it again.

God's directions for your life most of the time are easy to follow.  Pray, read the bible and follow the ten commandments. I am really new to God's word.  I have been a Christian for all of my life.  Reading the bible did not seem necessary.  I knew the rules!

Cracking open that Bible first thing in the morning and reading and studying has been a hard habit for me to obtain.  I find myself looking forward to that time now.  My alone time with God.  I get to learn so many things.  Did you know there is a Psalm about fighting depression?  Psalm 143.  Most times the verses I read have some meaning to my life.  I write down the things I want to read again, so I can remember it the next time I need that word to fight off my depression.

The bible has a lot more directions in it for many things in life.  Have a question about marriage, its in there.  Divorce? Hate? Drunkenness?  Guess what all those things are in there.  With usually a word or two directing us what to do.  Again directions.  Follow these directions and your life ends up to be so much better.

Have a blessed day!