Tuesday... Why are you where you are?

I have lived a lot of different places in my life and some have asked what was your favorite place to live? And my answer is always, where I am living right now, that is my favorite.

Now I learned from my parents that God wants to have His hand in my life, in what I am doing and where I am living. And that has made all the difference in my life.

Do you love where you live? Did you choose it on your own or did you ask for God's leading? That is one of the great benefits in having a relationship with God. It really is.

Psalm 107:7 (NIRV) says, "He lead them straight to a city where they could make their homes." Now as I look back on my life I can see God's hand in where we have lived and where we are living.

Verses 4-9 reinforces our need to turn to God for guidance. It says, "Some of them wandered in deserts that were dry and empty. They couldn't find a city where they could make their homes. They were hungry and thirsty. Their lives were slipping away. Then they cried out to the Lord because of their problems. And he saved them from their troubles. He led them straight to a city where they could make their homes. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the wonderful things he does for people. He gives those who are thirsty all the water they want. He gives those who are hungry all the good food they can eat."

Now God gives us the ability to make decisions and He has created so many tools that will help us but it all needs to start with Him. No matter how smart and capable we are, He still wants to have a hand in leading us.

So let me ask you again, why are you where you are? God has given you the ability to plan, to make choices but He also has a plan and a place and He wants to have a part, a major part in your life. Just remember, "He led them straight to a city where they could make their homes." And He wants to do the same for you. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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