Where are you going?

As summer has now presented itself, many kids will ask one another where are you going this summer? Many will travel to destinations, while others will stay put. Many will go to summer school, while others will stay at home. Many will enjoy the time off, while others will be bored, This could become the saint’s plight as well (staying put and going nowhere in your walk with the Lord; some growing, while others are ever hearing but never understanding), unless we put in some work (Prayer, Praise, and Prophecy- we need to speak that word over our lives). There’s a story of a lost motorist who asked for directions. “Where is the main highway to Justin?” “I don’t know”, the farmer said. “Well, where is the highway to Sandford?” “I don’t know”, the farmer said “The where then does this highway go?” “I don’t know”, the farmer said “You don’t know much do you?” the motorist said sarcastically. “No, the farmer told the motorist, but I ain’t lost. Many of us are lost and in need of directions too! But we must make up our minds this is going to be a working, enjoyable summer. What that means is that we will take pleasure in this time, but will also use this time to grow and mature in many areas of our lives that were challenged during the Fall/Spring times (there is a time and season for everything under the Sun- Ecc 3:1). Commit to growing something this summer, find a new hobby and try it out this summer, and/or make 1 spiritual commitment you plan to embark upon this season (sharing your faith, inviting someone to service with you, or making a meal for a needy family. Don’t try to get to places God has not intended for you without His spiritual life map this summer. There’s no time for wasted trips, be led solely by his Spirit. It only makes the trip more difficult and tedious, when you travel without his guidance. Enjoy the trips with God, even when it’s to a destination that you wouldn’t have necessarily chosen yourself. Never forget God promised to always be with us and never to leave us, nor forsake us. (Joshua 1:5b) Make this your best summer ever by staying busy, but also relaxing. Working, but also resting; teaching, but also learning; sowing but also reaping. Where you going this summer? Not sure, but by faith this looks like a promising summer. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Let’s make this a very productive season! Pastor Kirkland A. Smith