Here we go...

Well I would have never believed I would voluntarily start a blog as I am anything BUT computer savy. On the otherhand, I have enjoyed following a few others from friends and the practical side of me is now convinced that I can keep my family and friends posted better if I have one central place to say what is going on. If you're reading this, welcome to my little corner on the world.

I will explain the title of this blog as it's as good a place to start as any other. I have been enjoying Oswald Chambers this past year as I have been reading through "My Utmost for His Highest". I am so often challenged by his insight into walking with my Lord. Anyway, back in June I read an entry that was EXACTLY what I needed that day for a major life changing decision. Not only was it powerful then but it applies to so many things I experience and choices I make. I want to be reminded of that day and those truths so I won't forget the powerful lesson. I will post that devotional here so you can hear it for yourself from the original author. Enjoy....

Don't Think Now, Take The Road by Oswald Chambers

"And Peter... walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid." Matthew 14:29-30

The wind was actually boisterous, the waves were actually high, but Peter did not see them at first. He did not reckon with them, he simply recognized his Lord and stepped out in recognition of Him, and walked on the water. Then he began to reckon with the actual things, and down he went instantly. Why could not our Lord have enabled him to walk at the bottom of the waves as well as on the top of them? Neither could be done saving by recognition of the Lord Jesus.

We step right out on God over some things, then self-consideration enters in and down we go. If you are recognizing your Lord, you have no business with where He engineers your circumstances. The actual things are , but immediately you look at them and are overwhelmed, you cannot recognize Jesus, and the rebuke comes: "Wherefore didst thou doubt?" Let actual circumstances be what they may, keep recognizing Jesus, maintain complete reliance on Him.

If you debate for a second when God has spoken, it is all up. Never begin to say -- "Well I wonder if He did speak?" Be reckless immediately, fling it all out on Him. You do not know when His voice will come, but whenever the realization of God comes in the faintest way imaginable, recklessly abandon. It is only by abandonthat you recognize Him. You will only realize His voice more clearly by recklessness.


It is my hope and prayer that God will enable me to hear His voice clearly and recklessly follow Him where HE WANTS me to go. To take the road.