Wednesday's Whisper

Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

Good morning, and a Wonderful Wednesday morning it is!

Life is a journey, from our entrance into it and until our passing from it, and where this journey will lead us is unknown. Even though we make plans, we are not promised that those plans will reach fruition. Many a dream has been waylaid simply because of life. But, the best day on this journey is the day that we became Christians and placed our trust in the One who does know where we're going; and He will never lead us wrong.

Yet, even the Christian journey is a journey into the unknown. We encounter obstacles we never dreamed we would face. While staying with Mom this week, I picked up a small picture frame that held a picture of my younger, smiling Dad holding his youngest grandson. His eyes were clear and bright. Who would have ever dreamed that the aging process would affect Dad so strongly, bringing with it dementia, and an ultimate stay in a convalescent home? No! We never wanted this, but it's where we find ourselves, and it is truly painful. We never dreamed he'd reach 83 years of age but, Lord willing, on April 2nd, he will celebrate that many years here on earth.

Or, who ever dreamed that Mom, our vibrant Mom, who thrilled us as kids when she turned cartwheels (even though we never could), would suffer from so many health issues, moving ever so slowly, and unable to perform many of her everyday chores without severe pain?Life's journey has taken her through too many surgeries and doctor visits, but she will turn 80 on June 12th. We never dreamed this, but we're here.

To say that I'm comfortable at this point on my journey would be a boldfaced lie. The decline of my parents has hurt to the very core of my heart, but God has never left them on this journey, and He hasn't left me. And, He never will. We walk by faith not by sight. One point I learned from the little I read of the Purpose-filled Life is that THIS life is not heaven. If all were peaches and cream here then we would not long for a better life beyond this one. But, long for that life on the other side I do!!

I made a commitment to the Lord a long time ago that I would be what He called me to be, and I would follow wherever He led me, and I haven't changed my mind. This beautiful song by Jonathan Nelson says it best.....Called to Be 

In the journey of life there are winding roads

Mountains high and valleys low

Though the road ahead may be unknown

I'm still focused on the prize that's worthy pressing for

I will be what You called me to be

I say, Yes, Lord, I agree

My desire passionately 

Is to be what you called me to be, that's what I'll be

All road signs read destiny

I'll follow wherever You lead

Nothing can hinder me

For the prize is all I see, all I see...

Even though I've encountered unforeseen bumps along my trek through this life, it's a great life, especially because I know Jesus Christ, and He knows me. I trust His leading, and I'm committed to be a follower until I reach heaven. Hope you feel the same way!

Until tomorrow, Lord willing..............