Do you ever get lost?

Do you ever get lost?  I mean, you look up and you have no clue where you are.  I have noticed that as I am getting a little older . . . uh hmmm. . . that I have a tendency to walk into a room and then not remember why in the world I am there. It can be really frustrating, especially when you know you went into that room for a VERY important reason!

We live in a planned community in the city of Houston. Those who live in a planned community know that you can easily get lost among the dead end streets. These communities are designed so that only a few streets actually allow you to travel through the neighborhood.  Most of the streets just dead end into another street or into a cul-de-sac.

We are homeschoolers. When anyone asks me about my kids and school, I typically reply, "We are crazy homeschoolers." Because, honestly, I have always thought that homeschoolers are really crazy people.  And, now, I am one of them!  (Just a side note:  It really helps with my "anti-social" tendencies because as you all know, homeschoolers are really missing out socially.)

Even though we are homeschoolers, my kids receive most of their "teaching" from other people. They attend classes offered through our local homeschool coop.  My daughter takes all of her classes through the coop except for two extra-curricular classes. My son, on the other hand, has a rather crazy schedule and only attends a couple of classes with the coop. Therefore, I make several trips on school days taking him to and from class.  It is only a five minute drive from our house so really no big deal.

And, now, you are thinking, "Where in the world is this going and what in the world does it have to do with being lost." I am getting to that part . . . patience . . . patience is a virtue, you know.

Anyway, after taking my little man to class today, I was so lost in thought when driving home that I looked up and had no idea where I was!  Have you ever done that?  Don't even ask what I was thinking about because I don't even remember.  It was so important!  Ha!  I immediately made a U-turn and backtracked until I figured out which turn I had missed.

That little detour got me to thinking.  (This time I actually remember what I was thinking!) How often do I do that in my spiritual life? All of the sudden I look up and realize I have no idea where I am or where I am going. Does that happen to you too?

In the book of Proverbs in God's Word, Solomon writes, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path straight." (Proverbs 3:5)

I have truly found it to be that simple. Whenever I feel completely lost, overwhelmed, unsure, I can make that U-turn right back to God by putting my trust in Him and He will guide my steps.  Is it time for you to make a U-turn?

There is JOY in the journey when you are trusting in God.

Tami