A few months ago I was driving down my road a typical sunny summer
day. Out of nowhere, I was faced with a sight that took me off guard.
Cows.
What’s so unusual about cows? You might ask. If you know me,
you know I live in the country, so seeing cows shouldn’t be a surprise.
But these cows…
these cows were standing on the side of the road. Roaming free, but looking quite
lost. They weren’t inside the fence in their usual pasture.
When they saw me in my big SUV, they looked a bit surprised
as well. And then, as I made my turn onto the next country road, they followed
me! When I decided to pull into the driveway of the farm house where I thought
they belonged, they ran right up to the gate of the pasture.
These cows needed some serious direction. And you know what?
So do I.
There are times in my life when I feel like those scared,
directionless cows. Lost. Alone. Needing someone to point the way. And yet, instead
of praying and asking the One who promises me direction, what do I do? I fret.
I worry. I try to fix things myself. Duh! I’m just like one of those stupid
cows!
James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask
God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to
you.”
This is awesome, friends! The God of the Universe is willing
to offer His wisdom to us! He doesn’t say, “Oh, it’s you again? Will you quit
bothering me? Last time you asked me for something, you really messed up.” He
gives generously without finding fault in me or my request!
Thank you, Father, for
not giving up on me. So many times I wander around, lost and without direction.
Instead of running to You, I fret and worry. Help me to remember that You
promise me wisdom and direction if only I will ask.
“I will instruct you
and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye
on you.” Psalm 32:8
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