Re-calculating Route

 Have you ever been on a trip and missed a turn? Well I am "geographically challenged" so even with my Global Positioning System (GPS) talking to me and giving me turn-by-turn instructions I seem to get lost for a moment...or two. The feeling of being lost is just aggravating and God forbid if there are people following you! Thankfully there is this component that automatically kicks in most map guidance systems and is announced as "re-calculating route." Although un-nerving because of the repetitious message in a apethetic voice that goes on and on until you are back on track; this has saved my life more than once!

Re-calculations in life happen all the time and isn't it cool that no matter how much we ignored the messages; God is always willing and able to help us make that U-turn and re-calculate our lives to get to where we need to be. His voice isn't condemning and doesn't get angry when we haven't listened either. He isn't apathetic but loving, kind and encouraging. (Jer 29:11) His goal and purpose is for us to be where He destined us to be.

There are also times in our lives that we come to a fork in the road and we need to know the direction God has for us. We may notice the road filled with obstacles, pot holes, or under construction and we really need to hear that directional voice NOW! Thankfully we have an internal GPS called "God's Positioning System" that can help us.

“I will guide you and teach you the way you should go. I will give you good advice and watch over you.” Psalms 32:8

The Bible is the map and God's Spirit is the voice. Even if we miss the turn; He redirects us because He is guiding based on the ultimate destination that He intends for us to reach.  He also has alternate routes we know nothing about and that is why sometimes we have to walk by Faith. I am not completely sure of why God chooses to guide us this way except that I think that He is just as interested in the journey as in the destination. And as we depend on Him turn by turn, day by day, we worship Him for who He is, not just where He’s taking us.

  

Adjust that Crown!

Jonna

Double For The Trouble!

Well here I am with this wild dog named Harley who has caused all manner of evil at my house but at the same time has brought much joy. I almost dismissed the thought of adopting or even fostering another dog because...two crazy dogs in my house? My life is already chaos and mayhem!! But something inside me said.....What do you have to lose?...other than your sanity and your new beige couch??

Well I picked up an airedale terrier this week who was in a rescue situation in Austin. It was a no-commitment foster home agreement and if it worked out then I could adopt her. They told me how out of control and aggressive she was and I was starting to get worried! Well....I bonded with her almost immediately. And when Roxy met Harley they ran around like they had been best friends their whole lives! Within one hour I texted the rescue group and told them I wanted to adopt her as my own. They were very relieved! Ha. 

Now my Harley has a playmate and isn't bored or barking near as much. She has a tetherball partner too...other than just me. And our neighbors no longer want to kill us! 

Harley really needed a friend and we just didn't realize it. She would sit in the backyard while we worked and barked at every fly that went by and seemed sad to be alone. She would make giant holes in the yard and of course dig up Internet cables to get back at us! Now she is really happy and still hyper but has a wag to her tail she hasn't had in a long time. It's what happens when you have a friend. 

It might be double the trouble but the truth be told....that is how I am with my friends. When I am by myself and isolated things irritate me and I don't see the world right from my own limited view. A friend comes in and opens a whole new set of possibilities...some trouble or drama might be involved but it is all well worth it! A friend sticks close like a brother and we know what that means! There may be squabbles but there is a comradere that no one can take away. 

The bible says in Proverbs 17:22 that a merry heart doeth good like a medicine. There is nothing like a friend to make you laugh and feel better! Double the effort your making in finding friendship and it will well be worth your while. It may prove to be double or triple the trouble at times but there is nothing more satisfying than having a friend to run around and share your heart with...it is rewarding when you open your heart and self to a relationship. It is what God wants Himself with us and wants us to have with others.

Adjust that Crown!

Jonna