GPS: Rerouting (1 of 2)

We seem to have rewritten the words to a popular verse of Scripture. Let's call this the ME verse: "For I know the plans I have for me," declares myself, "plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me success and popularity." 

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GPS has revolutionized travel. We have a destination in mind; we type in the destination, and our route appears. We can even see a display of the route. In addition to this, we can see alternatives to the routes and estimated arrival times. We can change the route based on stops we want to make or even set the route to avoid certain delays. All of this in order for our travel to happen as quickly and easily as possible.

What if life worked this way? We wake up and "program" our day. We avoid difficulties; we make it the easiest possible route. Sounds great, right?

With that mindset, we are actually missing the big picture. We are not seeing the point of our GPS (Global Positioning System), the key word here is GLOBAL. We would most likely program the system to our own benefit and gain, with little regard for the big (global) picture.

God  alone sees the big picture. God is the one who needs to program our days. God even reassures us about His programming in the following words from the Bible:

"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." Jeremiah 29:11

We aren't always content with these words. We want our way. We want our plans on our own timeline. 

We seem to have rewritten the words to that scripture. Let's call this the ME verse: "For I know the plans I have for me," declares myself, "plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me success and popularity." 

Ouch! Pretty convicting, right? How am I helping to further the kingdom of God on a daily basis if the path that I have mapped out for myself each day is set on me?

Folks, it is time we do some serious rerouting. Let us trust the words of Jeremiah 29:11 and turn the GPS over to the one who created us. 

Almighty God, thank You for creating me and promising to guide me through the route You have planned for my life. Forgive me for taking over control of my days. I surrender control back to You, Lord. In Jesus' Name. Amen.