Tag: direction

May 10, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Guided in the Midst of the Chaos

Opening Verse

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Psalm 16:11 (KJV)

Introduction

Life can feel like a whirlwind. You move from one task to the next, sometimes without a break, wondering if any of it has purpose. But in the middle of that storm, God may be working through you in ways you can’t see. Sometimes, your calm faith in chaos becomes the very direction someone else needs.

Devotional Story

Pablo didn’t think he was leading anyone. He was just trying to stay focused and get through each day. His job had him working with all kinds of people, each with their own needs and attitudes. Some were loud. Some were lost. And most days, Pablo barely had time to catch his breath.

Then came the dream.

He was on a small island, surrounded by water, gliding in a boat toward another island. He wasn’t alone. The boat was filling up with strangers. None of them spoke, but they looked to him. Not for answers, but for calm. For direction. For steady hands in uncertain waters.

In the dream, he felt unprepared. But he kept rowing. He didn’t shout instructions. He just moved forward. And somehow, that was enough.

When he woke up, he couldn’t shake the feeling. God was showing him something: Pablo wasn’t just surviving the chaos. He was guiding others through it — not by talking, but by trusting.

What This Means

You don’t always know who’s watching. When you keep your peace in the storm, when you do your work without complaining, when you trust God even in pressure — others see it. Pablo’s dream was a glimpse of reality: God places you in busy places for a reason. The islands may change, but the calling remains.

Your presence may be someone’s anchor. Your faith may be someone’s reminder to hope again. You don’t need a stage. Just obedience.

Think About This

  • Are you treating your daily grind like it’s disconnected from God’s plan?

  • Could your quiet endurance be the answer to someone’s silent prayer?

  • What if God is using your movement between “islands” to lead others toward Him?

Prayer

Father, I don’t always understand why You place me where You do. But I trust You. Help me to stay steady in the chaos. Let my life point others to You, even when I feel unqualified. Use my calm to bring peace. Use my faith to lead. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6 (KJV)

May 18, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

The Slither

Opening Verse

“I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.” – Revelation 3:15 (KJV)

 

Introduction

Life is full of paths that twist and turn. Imagine being like a snake, moving left and right, never sticking to a straight line. This is how some of us live, never quite deciding where we stand, especially in our faith.

 

Devotional Story

Roy was a guy who could never make up his mind. At work, he was all business, but with friends, he was the life of the party. He never seemed to stick to one way of being; he changed like the weather. Because of this, Roy felt empty inside, no matter what he did or where he went.

 

One day, Roy’s neighbor, who always seemed peaceful and focused, invited him over for coffee. This neighbor explained that his peace came from following one clear path in life—the path laid out by God. He didn’t sway or wander off like a snake; he walked straight.

 

Inspired by his neighbor’s happiness and sense of purpose, Roy realized that it was time to stop zigzagging through life. He decided to follow a straight path, the path of his faith, and finally made a real commitment to live by God’s guidance.

 

What This Means

When we’re lukewarm, not really hot or cold about anything, especially our faith, we miss out on the full joy and peace that comes from being true to God.

 

Think About This

Do you ever find yourself acting like Roy, switching sides and never truly committing? How could firmly following God’s path change your life?

 

Prayer

Lord, help us not to live like we’re just drifting wherever life takes us. Give us the strength to follow Your clear, straight path. Help us to commit to this journey with our whole hearts so we can find real happiness and purpose. We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

Closing Verse

 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” – Matthew 6:33 (KJV)