Taking a walk?

All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. Martin Buber

I know where I want to go. I have a clear picture in my mind of what the rest of my life will be like. At 50, I’m beginning to understand that the destination I have in mind may not be the same as God’s. It’s like a carefully designed road trip. You know what you want to do and where you wish to go. As you travel, things change. You might need to drive off your route to get a bite to eat. Or you may decide that you want to take a side trip somewhere that looks interesting. You might stop early because you need rest or sleep. Each event or decision will affect the journey. Construction could alter your trip and leave you no choice but to head in a different direction. I struggle with trusting God to know what’s best for me. I affirm it in my mind but my heart doesn’t always join in that confidence. When all else fails, I have to trust that God can see the entire path and knows where my feet need to go.

The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9