Day 6: Directions

 Reading: Psalm 5:1-12

Praying for God's direction is not only a burden to take off yourself, but it is also an act of humility. You are including God in your plans by allowing Him to give you His. We can always expect an answer from God, as we read in verse 3. However, it may not always be the answer we want to hear. We can rest assured though, that God will bless those who heed His direction and path in life, as verse 12 states. We have no reason to fear the unknown because God will protect us and love those who need His direction.


Reading: Matthew 5:21-42

Jesus sure gives us some radical instructions when it comes to handling certain things that come our way. These teachings all tend to lean away from our society tells us. They tell us to turn a cheek when we are hurt by others, as opposed to seeking revenge from those who have hurt or wronged us, as much of our media glorifies today. We are to love our enemies, not hate them, or even talk badly about them. Marriage is intended to be for you and one other person. Just look at all the cheating and lust in our media. It's almost impossible to find a show without it!
What does this kind of instruction do for us? It gives us a better life. Remember in Psalms when we read that God will protect the Godly with a shield of love? That is what He'll do here. Don't allow the world and media to talk you into doing something you will regret later. Living the Godly life is always the best way to live. The outcome is always the best outcome, even if you can't realize it in the moment. That is just a part of faith.


Reading: Genesis 11:10-13:18

Here we get to see God's instruction in action. Could you imagine how Abraham must have felt when God told him to pack up everything he had and to just go to some land that will become evident as he got to it? This must have taken great faith for Abraham, but nonetheless, he obeyed. God gives him step-by-step directions too; He never reveals the big picture until it comes to completion, which eventually we'll read that God's plans for Abraham last far past his life. Following direction from God requires action and faith on our part. We can't always see the grand picture God has planned, but we know He means only the best for us. (Remember the promise of His protection in Psalms.) Obeying can be hard, but the rewards are great.

Is God calling you to follow His direction and instruction? How can you look past the ways of this world and follow the ways of Christ? Ask God what your next move need to be. Let Him challenge you.