“Nevertheless I am continually with you; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. (Psalm 74:23-24)
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)
Life Instructions
I have a wonderful coffee maker, a Keurig, and I have been using it for over a year. It was a Christmas gift from my children. I was so excited to use it that I only read about half of the instructions. In the booklet it stated that I could purchase a reusable pod. So I went to Walmart and purchased one.
After using this for a year, my coffee maker starting giving me a message. On the screen it said oops this pod is not designed for use in this model. So off to Walmart I went again, this time purchasing one made for my Keurig. Upon using the new pod I discovered a whole new set of options I could choose from! A whole year had passed, and I was unaware of these other options. If only I would have taken the time to read my instruction manual. Haven’t we all said or done something like this?
I have heard people often say that life doesn’t come with instructions or that babies don’t come with instructions. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were life instructions? Oh wait….we have been given an instruction manual. God has given us His word for all aspects of life.
Need Direction–Psalm 74:23-24: “Nevertheless I am continually with you; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.”
Seeking Peace–Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to ME, all you who labor and are heavy laden…….take my yoke upon you…..For MY yoke is easy and My burden light.”
Take the time to read your life instructions; God never fails us. He can guide you in every situation, for He has many names: Healer, Redeemer, Restorer, Mediator, Counselor, Advocate and Lord of Peace.
Prayer:
Dear God, May we always look to You for our life’s instructions. You have given them to us in Your Word; all we have to do is follow them. Amen.
Contributed by Carrie Cardenas
