IN A WAY

What is the way that truly guides your heart? There is the "standard" answer one can give. For Christian it will probably be some scriptural textbook answer. Only that in no way means one actually believes it or takes it to heart. It just sounds good when it is said on Sunday in a group of other believers.

Somewhere in the midst of it all, we can either face the footprints we create by our choices for where they have truly lead or close our eyes. And too often it is just easier to close our eyes.

When we do, then our fears and apprehensions get in the way. They simply become stumbling blocks to our path of faith.

I've seen people do this all their lives. It is so sad, but they never rise above a certain level of fear or excuse to find what God really would want for their lives.

Oh we can't come up with all kinds of reasons for claiming we are on the right path in terms of obeying God. It is easy to justify our behavior if so inclined.

That doesn't mean we are being honest with ourselves. It does mean we are very good at lying. At least to the point we claim we believe our myths.

Which can prevent us again from seeing clearly and moving in the direction we are called by the Lord. As long as we spent time inventing tales instead of listening to the Lord's spirit we never hear his guiding for our lives.

Is it any wonder how in such situations we end up stumbling instead of moving the way we should? Do that long enough and you can't even remember where the path is located.

And along the way we can get so caught looking at the signs Satan's has put up to distract and confuse, we never appreciate it is helping to get in the way of our intended journey. The signs might be entertaining, but they just don't advertising anything that helps our soul.

By chance should we be enticed by the advertising to end up going shopping, we may enjoy the splurge, but not the final bill. Of course we won't necessarily appreciate that price tag at the time.

It will only happen much later when we find out we have such an empty feeling inside from something missing. What will be missing will be the joy of our soul. That melody that is played by faith and faith alone.

Clutching the trinkets of passion and seduction, our minds think we are blessed. Never understanding how we are in reality in poverty.

That is until we stand before God who will always make us see what was in the way.