Pay attention to the signs
on the Road of Life
As we travel through life, a prudent traveler pays attention to
the road signs along the way. They are for our own good and make
the trip easier and safer.
- Remember you can take only one route at a time. Don't be
distracted by other's routes. Pay attention to your own trip.
- Look for the signs. It is a hard road when you choose to walk
by faith, and not by sight, so you must be on the lookout
constantly for God's signs.
- Use the rest stops. Take comfort, get away, rest in God and
His Word. Let God take care of you.
- Be patient with detours. They are provided for your
protection. They may take a bit longer, but they also may
take you on far more interesting roads.
- Observe the speed limits. Sometimes you get so caught up in
your own progress that you don't pay attention to the needs
of others. God's way isn't always the fastest because it
takes time to care, nurture, listen, and help.
- Check your direction. You may be on the right road, but
traveling in the wrong direction. Check your map often. Pray.
If you are concerned that you may not be on the right road,
read Psalm 40.
- Look out for road-closed signs. God places these signs on our
road when obstacles in the way would threaten our safety.
Don't be disappointed when things you want don't come to you.
- Enjoy the open road. This is a road with no obstacles to stop
or slow you down. It is a time of grace, progress in your
faith, and given as an encouragement of your journey.
- Enjoy the trip. You don't have to rush through life. Savor
the moments along the way. The journey is just as important
as the destination. Remember that your destination leads to
life.
Compiled from Devotions for Daily Living by Hal M.
Helms. Copyright (c) 1998 by The Community of Jesus,
Inc. Used by permission of Paraclete Press, Orleans,
Mass., 1-800-451-5006. Visit our web site:
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