You have left the planned route

We have GPS (global positioning satellite) devices in both our vehicles.  If we get off the  GPS's  predetermined path to our destination it will tell us in a computer designed voice.  The GPS device in Lou Ann's car says, "You have left the planned route. Do you wish to return to the route?" and insists that you go back to the route it is relentless, up to a point, then it simply says, "If you wish to return to the planned route push the green button and say, "route". Sometimes I think I know the route better than it does, and much to Lou Ann's discomfort I turn a different way than our GPS says to go.  When I do that the GPS drives me nuts insisting that I turn and get back to the planned route.   Most of the time I just shut it off, wait a while, let it forget that I ever asked it for direction, and then innocently ask it again for directions disguising  my voice.
We often treat God that way.  God has a plan and we insist on traveling our own route no matter that we have little or no idea of the direction to start with.  God spoke to Moses through a GPS (the burning bush) and gave him directions of how to free his people from the Egyptians.  Moses used every excuse he could think of to not travel the route that God had called him to, "I'm a nobody, What if they want to know your name?, What if they won't listen to me?, I don't speak well in front of crowds".  Each time God's answer pointed Moses back to the planned route. Finally Moses followed, although from time to time he deviated from the route, like when he struck the rock (Numbers 20:1-12), and God's people were freed from 430 years of slavery.
What about you?  What direction has God given you?  Are you following or do you have a better route?
YOU HAVE LEFT THE PLANNED ROUTE - DO YOU WISH TO RETURN TO THE ROUTE? IF YOU WISH TO RETURN TO THE ROUTE SIMPLY PUSH THE GREEN BUTTON AND SAY ROUTE.
Today my prayer to God was simply "ROUTE".

Check out Exodus chapters 3-4

Tracy, our daugter, talked to Lou Ann and I last night and told us she felt led to offer something in the way of a blog or tele-confrence that would offer an encouragemnet to start the day with.  I thought what an excellent idea.  How many times have you and I started the day thinking of the bad things that day may have in store instead of the good things that the day offers?  I would encourage you to read Psalms 16.  I share this single verse with you from this encouraging Psalm.  You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presenceand the pleasures of living with you forever.        Psalms 16:11 (NLT)11 No matter what may befall you this day God has great things in store for you!  Remember In Christ your problems are temporary, your joy in the Lord is eternal!
Have a great week,
Pastor Max

This past week I heard another person tell me how they wish that more Christians were real.  When I questioned what they meant by "real" I was told that most Christians talk one way and act another way. I think at times we are our own worst enemies for evangelism. Does your walk match your talk?  Those who are looking for the hope that Christ our Savior brings are looking for someone who is authentic with their faith, someone who is not just talking the talk but also walking the walk.
James 2:14-17  Check it out.

The importace of prayer

Prayer is our lifeline to a healthy relationship with God.  This series on prayer is intended to help us understand the importance of prayer, as well as answer some of the tough questions about prayer.  As Craig and I share our experiences on this subject it is our prayer that you will be encouraged to take your prayer life to a new level.
Hope to see you this week as we share another message on prayer.