Finding God

"You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." (Psalm 16:11)


Men often have a bad reputation for refusing to request directions while driving. At the root of the issue is the fact that we do not like to admit that we do not know something. Even if it means going in circles for hours, many of us would rather stumble upon the right answer ourselves than to ask for help. This method words for us as long as we know the general area. However, if we must get to a specific destination in a strange town, we need to know how to get there!


The same can be said of our lives. We may believe that God has something specific set aside for us, and yet we may not seek His guidance for leading us safely into His plan. How can we arrive at God's destination if we do not consult the only One who can see where we are going?


The Lord has promised to give us direction. Psalm 16:11 says, "You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." God's will is not something that we find "out there" through trial and error. Rather, it is something that we find "in Him," through prayer and Bible study as we strive to know His heart more clearly.


If you have been on a quest to "find God," stop your searching and simply talk to Him. He knows where you are, and He knows exactly where you need to go. No road map could promise more.


May I not waste precious time wandering, Lord, when I can come directly to You and seek direction for my life. Amen


~Charles Stanley~