Fuzzy Thoughts of David

Where Am I Heading?

Today is the first day of my class. Even though we have multiple sessions each day, it is a retreat setting. That means we are away from….just about everything. We eat here, we sleep here, we do everything here. That means there will be time. Time to reflect, think, read….oh yea…and use the internet connection ;) Yes, we do have internet and my cell phone works. I was amazed. Perhaps cell phone service and Internet access are becoming a basic service such as running water and having showers in your room.

One of the questions that came up this morning, that I believe is important for everyone to pause and ask, is, where am I heading? It is easy to get caught up in our day to day stuff. We have responsibilities, errands to run, kids to take care of, and stuff to do. It is easy to allow all of that to drive our lives. Yet, we must remember, what we do is not the same as who we are.

In Psalm 84:5 the Psalmist writes, “Happy are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.” The professor said that “strength” could be translated as refuge and “Zion” isn’t in the text, but rather implied. The image is of pilgrims making their trip up to Jerusalem for one of the yearly festivals. The Psalmist is reflecting on those who are heart is on a pilgrimage of sorts.

So the question, “Where am I heading?” is a good one. Is my refuge God, or is it in my own strength and ability. When things come up, is my first response (to myself), “I can do that!” or is it looking to God as a refuge and strength? Is my heart on a highway that leads to God and God’s will for my life or am I traveling down a highway that brings me a sense of accomplishment, pride, or validation?

So….where are you heading?

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