Follow God's Path
"This is what the LORD says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.'"
-- Jeremiah 6:16a
I had a plan. I was heading downstairs for another cup of coffee. I knew it would be perfect as I curled up with my Bible for some quality time with God before I started work for the day. It was a good plan. Too bad it got set aside.
In my world, someone always has another plan. Sometimes it even seems necessary. On this day, the electric fences were all shorted. That can be a big issue, especially when you have a few calves who think they can go where they want to. My Dad looked at me. I set my coffee mug on the counter and headed for the door. Pretty soon, he was back in his recliner. I spent almost three hours getting things working again.
I know many people wonder why I'm here and why I do such things. I could go on and on, giving reasons and making excuses. The short answer is simple. This is where God wants me to be. I don't always agree. Just a few days ago I was ready to toss in the towel and hand it all over to someone else. There is no one else. And God has made it clear He has assigned this task to me.
Most of the time I keep a sense of humor about it all. I have to. It's not an easy road, caring for people who refuse to admit they need help. It hurts that they look down on me because I don't have a "regular" job. Last spring I worked part-time for a few months. I don't know who was more stressed. They didn't enjoy working their lives -- doctor appointments, grocery store, fence fixing -- around my work schedule. And I resented that I had zero time to actually work -- paint furniture and create folk art. Well, at least now I know what isn't possible in my world.
I find my strength in God. I look to Him for guidance and direction. Sometimes I think He'd like me to make a decision or two on my own. I'm afraid to. What if I get it all wrong? Nope. I'd rather Him lead the way and I'll just follow along. I've tried it the other way. That was a disaster I don't want to repeat.
I don't know where I'm heading on this journey but I do know where I'll end up. I can't wait to meet Jesus face-to-face! In the meantime, I'm doing all I can to do God's will. I don't always agree with Him. And I don't always get it right. But I'm trying and I know He sees that. It's a peaceful place to be, living in His will.
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