Guidance

Wow, what a morning! Did any of you bother to look up when you walked outside this morning?

Well being out in Stafford, God blesses us with some pretty beautiful skylines at times, and this morning was no different. I carried the trash to the curb and began to stand in awe of what I saw. Standing there gawking at the spectacular light display got me thinking about how very little we look up anymore. In the past, farmers used stars to gauge the seasons, sailors to plot their courses, and astronomers to truly understand our universe. Now with the age of Technology the skyline has been washed out; either we don’t bother looking up anymore or the city lights just don’t allow it. The funny thing is that even when the Sun is up, the stars are still there.

So then I thought how much this parallels our nation’s view of God. In the beginning, our forefathers came here seeking God without persecution. They diligently sought His guidance in all that they did. One example can be found in the paintings of the First Continental Congress. In these paintings, depicted in the Time life series on Ben Franklin, members of Congress are all seen praying for guidance before the opening session. Likewise, former Presidents and other founding fathers have been quoted citing scripture and referencing God and His significance in their lives and the life of our nation. But then somewhere along the way, with all the new technology – God, like the stars, got washed out. As if our rising freedom, like the Sun coming up, washed out the night sky.

But He is still there…..waiting. He will be there in your brightest of days and He will light your way in your darkest hour – you just have to look up and see Him there. “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." ~ Deut 31:8.

Don’t let technology, this fast paced world, or the trials of life keep you from seeing the one that has guided us for so very long. Like Polaris, the great Northern Star, He awaits to bring you home….if you will follow him. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” ~ Ps 119:105.

My prayer today:

“God I pray that you will be a light to my feet today; that you will show me your path oh Lord, and give me the wisdom and insight to see it and follow it. May I reflect your light to others and be a blessing to those around me. Bless our Nation, open our eyes, help us to look up and see you again. AMEN.”

In Him,

Mitch