God In My Schedule

If I hit every light on green as I drive through town I get a 'rush' of sorts. I'm moving along with no interruptions or distractions, and it makes my day quite pleasant. I especially like roundabouts, where I only have to glance in one direction before effortlessly curving my way through to the other side.

Wouldn't it be convenient if our spiritual life played out this way as well? As we mindlessly approach an intersection the light would switch to green, or perhaps an arrow would light up so we knew to change course. Our children quiet in the back seat, and our to do list getting shorter. The agenda we had for the day is moving right along, and we are proud of ourselves. 

But what happens when God wants to do a little road work, and asks us to slow down? He wants to determine the speed at which we live our life. That red light up ahead may be frustrating, but God wants to quiet our hearts so he can fellowship with us.

When life comes to a standstill, pay attention to the one who is wearing the orange vest, and holding the SLOW sign. If we speed right past, the needs of those in the vicinity become a blur. We may even need to turn our reversal horn on as we back up, and take a detour that the Lord would have us take. 

He places speed bumps in our schedule for a reason. There could be a discouraged or wounded person standing on the sidewalk who is waiting for us. More than that, they are longing for a touch from the Lord, and he wants to use us to administer it.

You chart the path ahead of me, and tell me when to stop and rest. Psalm 139:3