Recalculating

10 years ago if you would have asked me where I saw myself today, my answer would be far different than the reality in which I find myself right now.

And that's a good thing.

You know when you start cleaning and 30 minutes in, you look around the house and find that it is way messier than when you started? 

Gotta dig all the junk out, put it out in the open and THEN start the process of cleaning up. 

Kinda works that way in life too. 

At times I look around and think, ok God, I'm doing what you told me and it looks like I am further away than when I started. 

It's a process that requires obedience and faith. 

Obedience and faith. 

Obedience and faith.

Have you ever made a wrong turn while being navigated by the GPS? Then you hear it kindly announce that it is "recalculating".

The only thing I need to do is trust that my GPS knows where it's going ... and  listen to it's instructions.

My trusty little friend always finds a way to get me back on the right path.  Whether that means a u-turn, 2 additional left turns, or having to go 5 (or 25) miles out of my way...The destination stays the same, but the route I take to get there changes.

Similarly, when we mess-up, forget, sleep-in, rebel, or run out of steam ... instead of continuing on this path of forgetfulness, rebellion, or self-dependance ... we are called to recalculate...and keep going.

We need to trust that He knows what He is doing ... and we need to listen to His instructions.

It may take us longer to get there; we may have to take some bumpy, back roads; we may need to slow down and reevaluate our travel speed.

But we will still get there ... with obedience and faith.

Job 23

He knows where I am and what I've done.

I've followed Him closely, my feet in His footprints,

not once swerving from His way.

I've obeyed every word He's spoken.

And not just obeyed, but treasured His advice.

He'll complete in detail what He's decided about me.