When I look at Gods track record in my past, it’s illogical to not trust him in my present“

Dharius Daniels

A few years ago we traveled from Florida to Atlanta in a rental car with a rented Garmin GPS device. What should have been a 6-hour journey took 13 hours. I cannot tell you how’s many “reroutings” we took as Doris kept on changing her mind on where we should go. We did many U-Turns, drove up many dead ends, and suffered much frustration that night!

Because we had no knowledge of the route, we trusted Doris to lead us along the best route to get to our desired destination.

God may follow us into a season from behind, walk in front of us, leading us into a season or walk beside us into a season. Whichever one it is, His grace ALWAYS goes before us into the season.

We cannot allow the circumstances of a season to determine the outcome. If God is sovereign then He alone has that authority.

When a season is dark and scary, He lights up the way.

When we willingly and stubbornly walk into a season without His blessing, we also allow forces that do not have our best interests at heart to have a say in that season. But remember, having a say is not having sovereignty. God alone has that.

When a season comes upon us that we didn’t ask for or didn’t have any say in, His favor is what we call upon. His grace is what covers us and wisdom that we have from Him will lead us.

The question is: who did you authorize to rule over your life, the outcomes, and the journey? Who are you listening to? The Sovereign One who speaks quietly or the ankle- nipping enemy who squeals and frightens you with his noise?

Ultimately, God has the final word. He IS the beginning and the end. He was AT the beginning and He will be at the end. His word is ever true, always relevant, and totally accurate. The compass that He gives us will always lead to life but the compass that we set for ourselves is tampered with and will always misdirect us and take us on a journey that has a lot of pit stops, rerouting, confusion and dead ends.

Think of that voice that speaks from our GPS- Doris- saying, “make a UTurn “ or “rerouting”…

How frustrating to be ever traveling but never arriving at your destination.

Take the controls away from Doris ( or yourself ) and hand them back to God. Chuck out that second hand, faulty and inaccurate GPS and tune into the voice of wisdom . Allow your steps to be directed by the Life-giver and not by the Grim Reaper who comes to steal, kill, and destroy your life, your dreams, and livelihood.

Be “rerouted” onto the best pathway for your life. Skip the short cuts that always become long detours. Get on track, the right track … today !

“The Scriptures say, “If you hear his voice TODAY don’t be stubborn like those who rebelled.””

Hebrews 3:15 CEVDCI

“The Lord says, “I will guide you along the BEST pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”

Psalms 32:8-9 NLT

“The holy LORD God of Israel had told all of you, “I will keep you safe IF you turn back to me and calm down. I will make you strong IF you quietly trust me.” Then you stubbornly said, “No! We will safely escape on speedy horses.” But those who chase you will be even faster.”

Isaiah 30:15-16 CEVUK

“A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect —life in its fullness until you overflow!”

John 10:10