Stepping Stones: Which Star of Guidence Will You Choose?

Transformational Tip
GPS's are awesome. We just got back from a family vacation... road trip down south with several destinations. No maps, pulling over to figure out where we are, arguments with my wife whether we are lost or not, nagging from the kids that they are sick of my "shortcuts"! We just kept plugging addresses in to the GPS and we always got to the right spot. It took me awhile to really trust it, especially when an alternative route looked inviting, but I humbled myself. Sometimes our life pathway is fuzzy, we don't know which direction or step to take next. But as a child of God, a guiding light, your personalized GPS, is promised to you. Remember the 3 wise men. Destination plugged in - Christ-likeness!
The first and most important step is to admit you have lost your way and are not a good guide. Even when we drift just slightly from following His lead we are at great risk. Going your way, even veering off course a few degrees will ultimately, in just a short time, take you far from your Lord.
Today, look for that guiding star in your life. Stop a couple decisions today, and before you execute them, ask yourself one question. "What GPS am I using, God's or mine?" Look at your motivations in your decision and whether your action is consistent with God's instruction, character, and promises. Thinking before you act never hurts. Be willing to follow wherever He leads you. He is the light from on high that will guide you, step by step onto into the way of peace.

Prayer
Dear Father,
Today I feel confused; at times I don't know which way to go. I confess Lord that I veer my own direction. I desire with all my heart to walk Your way...to walk in the way of peace. My life is one storm after another. Please Father, shine Your light on me. I need Your light; I live in a cold dark world. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that Your Word will enlighten my mind and heart and will empower me to stay on the right path. I have an open, seeking heart Lord. Help me trust your GPS for my life and not be so tempted with flashy looking dead-ends. In the name of the true Light - AMEN!

The Truth
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
John 14:6
because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
Luke 1:78-79
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
"Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."
After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
Matthew 2:2,9-10