Asking Directions

How often do we try to answer the question, "Why won't they listen to me?" We try to give out advice and offer a path that we think will lead people to the destination that we want for them. Our intention is to help them arrive at a place of joy, happiness and fulfillment. However, "they" simply won't follow our directions and choose their own path. Sometimes, the destination end up the same, but the journey was quite different along the way.

Contrast this with our Heavenly Father's wish for us to listen to what He tells us. Sometimes we don't even ask Him for advice because we are sure we know the way. It is called free will and we live and die by it. So, while we may be quick to give advice, let us be even quicker to ask the One who holds the answer first. It can certainly save us a lot of trouble if we start out right to begin the journey.

Galatians 5:13

My brothers and sisters, you were chosen to be free. But don't use your freedom as an excuse to live in sin. Instead, serve one another in love.