This morning, is one of reflection, as it is almost 13 full years since Glenn went home to the Lord. The journey has had it's share of challenges, ups and downs and amazing guidance and provision from the Lord. It's been a journey of growth and self realization. As I look back at my life and try to figure out when I made the changes in my Spiritual walk that brought me to my present, I ponder: What has brought me to where I am today? What continues to drive me to the future that the Lord has for me?
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This is a picture I took while on a cruise that the Lord let me take, it is a sound in New Zealand, in it's own way, it makes me think of my journey.
When sailing into the sound the entrance was wide, but the passage, comparatively narrow. You can't see all the way in, only the section you are in, life is like that. You begin in a wide place and you journey through the days, months and years only seeing the segment you are in. Yes you have the memories of where you have been, but only an idea or where you are headed.
The direction of my thoughts today took me to the beginning of my actual walk with the Lord. I went to regular church services, I attended small group gatherings, ladies events, special meetings and even taught in Children's Church, not to mention listening to a lot of praise and worship music. I was in the boat, going the right direction, but not seeing the details. I was on my journey, I thought I was doing good, and as I look back, I was... but I know now, that there was so much more I could have, and honestly should have been doing. I am thankful that I had allowed the Lord to set HIS hook in my jaw as it were, that way He could guide me.
Over the years, I continued to get more of the Word in me on a consistent manner. I began to listen to it daily, and that increased and grew over time an I began to listen to it almost like I used to listen to the radio. I wasn't always listening with intent, but like with music, when you hear it, again and again, you 'learn the lyrics'. This was putting a fresh foundation in me, that I didn't realize the depth of at the time, but as we are told in Psalms 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. It was building that foundation, step by step. I am thankful to belong to a church that for decades has challenged it's members, to read the Bible through every year, so that they are laying a solid foundation in their life.
Foundations are critical in your life, they are there to keep things stable in turbulent times. The Biblical demonstration of this is the Parable of building on sand or rock. The choice is ours, are we going to build on the Rock of Christ Jesus or the sands of man's ways and opinions. I am thankful I chose to build on the Rock. I made that choice the day I truly allowed Jesus to be my LORD and Savior, not just my Savior... there is a difference. Lordship is truly allowing the Lord to lead you... leaning fully into Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not to your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.
I know that making that choice years ago has given me the source of navigation in my life and for this last 13 years especially. He is the rudder in my life as well as the wind in my sails. The rudder is not always seen, but it sets the direction for the journey. I know I will never regret that decision.
Does this mean I never have a bad day, no. Does it mean that I never question myself, no. What it means is, that I try to remember, to always lean into Him when making the big decision. It also means trying to live a life aligned with His Word, the Bible. (I love this acronym: BIBLE - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth
As I reflect on all of this, I know for certain, allowing Him to lead me has brought me more blessings than I can count! He is faithful and you can full trust in Him!!
Have a Blessed Day!
