What's Navigating Your Life?

Our spiritual journey begins the day we accept Christ as our personal Savior, and it will continue until we breathe our last breath or the Rapture of the church occurs. So what may seem like a very simple task becomes a journey that will last a lifetime. The Holy Spirit will take us down paths that will enable us to grow in our faith and trust, our commitment and love.

Think of all the pressures and stresses that attack your faith on a daily basis, and you can understand the importance of having the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Last week, Tami and I were able to get away for a few days and just relax. We had fun just being together and doing very little. One of the things we decided to do was rent a car and drive all around the area where we were staying. It had hillsides, water, beautiful vegetation, and lots of fun little restaurants to try out. So every day we would get into our car and just start driving. I was the pilot and Tami was my navigator…scary, I know. Yet, I trusted her because we had our iPad and all she had to do was follow the directions and tell me what to do.

This was all working wonderfully until our third day. We had gone into some larger hill country that was in the middle of the countryside and Tami lost her satellite signal. She became a blind navigator…scary, I know. We were driving down roads with no signs, no gas stations or stores. Now, unlike many of you, we can get a little stressed when a situation like this goes on for very long...

In much the same way, I have come to realize that I need the Holy Spirit as an active part of my life every day. The Holy Spirit helps me navigate the many situations of life that come along. Most of them are pleasant and enjoyable, but every so often I get off of God’s plan and end up in the middle of nowhere without any street signs, gas stations, or stores. Unlike our iPad, though, I am never out of touch with the Holy Spirit living inside of me. And through the faithfulness of God’s Word and the teaching of the Holy Spirit, I always find my way back to the plan God has for me.

Where does your life commitment stand today? Are you connected with the Holy Spirit who will guide you through every situation in life? Are you learning what you need so that you fully understand when the Holy Spirit is speaking to your heart? What are the steps you can take to become stronger at living your faith on a daily basis?