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[Lani]

Psalms 119:105-112

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.
108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.
109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes always, even unto the end.



Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105




During my recent visit to the United States, I had to travel from Chicago to St. Louis. I reached the airport on time; but instead of looking at the direction signs to get to my flight, I sought guidance from a person, one who sent me off in the wrong direction. When I finally found the way I needed to go, I had very little time to reach the plane. Confused, I prayed and then followed the signs displayed for my flight. I reached the plane shortly before takeoff.

In a similar way in life, we reach our ultimate goal by following the direction signs clearly written in the word of God. One direction given in scripture became clear to my wife and me recently. As we were enthusiastically planning the future of our family, what we would do and where we would go, the scripture verse in my morning devotion spoke to me: “You do not even know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” (James 4:14). I learned to seek God's help as I plan. I am not the boss of my life; God is. And God is always faithful and good and right.



Prayer: Lead us, in the ways we should go. Teach us to watch for your direction and to follow your guidance. Amen.

Prayer Focus of Day: Airline and Airport Personnel

Thought for the Day: God is supposed to be our trip planner, not our baggage handler.

Story shared by: Z. Iqbal (Pakistan)
Source: Upper Room Daily Devotional: 7/27/11