G.P.S. lesson

Original date of this post was a few Aprils back :)
So...I went to a Beth Moore conference this weekend. It was in Columbia, South Carolina. Long drive...well worth it! My best girlfriend Robyn and I jumped in the car and went. Her husband programmed a G.P.S. for us...let me just say...I don't get lost easily, but she does and since she was driving...I entertained the thought that the G.P.S would be fun. We named the G.P.S. Cindy for reasons I can't disclose without self-distructing. She (Cindy the G.P.S.) was extremely annoying. A true know-it-all. She took us through every town this side of Buddah. We saw more cows and pecan trees than I knew existed. I will give it this...there were no traffic jams. We barely saw another car unless we were rounding yet another town square (yes they do still exist). So what can I learn from this that is worth sharing with you? Hmmmmm....I guess life under faith can be somewhat like that G. P.S. We may think we know the way our life should go. What path to take. Our way is down fast interstates, through huge cities with horrible traffic, and over seemingly smooth pavement. It is the fastest route, but with the least amount of scenery and memories. God is like the G.P.S. for our life journey. He has the way mapped out from the beginning to the end. He takes us down the long country roads that seem very seldom traveled. He gives us scenery that teaches us about His power and glory. He provides memories to remind us of His faithfulness. It is tempting to turn the G.P.S. off and go our own way. Get there quickly...skip the extras just so we can be comfortable. So...what can I learn from this trip besides the wonderful truths shared by my friend Beth? Enjoy the ride (life)...take in the scenery (lessons)...remember the trip (memories or memorials of His faithfulness). God is certainly good - wonderful - my love - a blast. Enjoy Him my friend...the trip is worth the time. Oh yeah, just for the record - I did get us lost, but only for about 30 seconds. Love to you all!