I recently purchased a GPS for my husband. He has enjoyed using it to find the shortest route to IHOP, our church, and some of our friend's houses. It's interesting how it seems to know the best/fastest/most direct way to go---and if we veer off the chosen path---it quickly rethinks our positioning and gets us on the right track again. God tries to guide me that way also. I don't always listen. I seem to know what is best, fastest, what works for me...then I find that I am lost. He gently guides me and gets me on the right track again. Sometimes painfully. But I'm always relieved to be back on the right road.

Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

FEELINGS

I started getting these "Purpose Driven Life" devotionals some time ago. They are awesome...and always seem to be just what I need at any given time. I read the devotional from June 8th over and over. How many times do my "feelings" not match up with what God wants from me. 'I don't feel like it, God'....'I'm not ready yet'.....'maybe later but not now'. God wants us to do the right thing...and the feelings will come later!!!! . http://www.purposedrivenlife.com/devarchive.aspx?ARCHIVEID=2252