Wednesday, June 15, 2011

My ways vs God's ways

Have you even been sailing?  Its a lot of fun when there is a good wind to push you along.  You glide so smoothly across the water!  There's a lot to sailing a boat and the bigger the boat, the more you have to know.  Basically, though, you turn the rudder so the boat goes in the direction you want. There must be a breeze, however, to push against the sails so that no motor is needed most of the time. Sailing doesn't work out too well if you are trying to guide your boat against the direction of the wind.
To get the best results, you must position the sails so that the wind is pushing them from behind.  Then you can enjoy your cruise and don't have to work so hard.

In Psalm 119 we are reminded in various ways about God's word and what it can do for us to guide us.
In vs 59 and 60 it says "I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands."  Here the psalmist (song writer) is saying that God's ways are better than his ways.  Many times we think we know which way to go, what we should be doing or what seems right. But God's ways are always infinitely better and bring joy and happiness and fulfillment.  Take time today to consider your ways.  Are they in line with what God would have you do?
If not change direction.  Set your sail to go with God's wind (Spirit).  You'll discover life gets much easier when you are empowered by God's Spirit!

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