Guideposts

“A post next to a trail or road that has a sign on it with directions for travelers.”

- Definition of a guidepost – Merriam Webster Dictionary

Many Christians believe that signs and coincidences are guideposts from God telling us we are on the right path.  I recently was diagnosed with a chronic illness that I believed could not be managed.  I asked Jesus for a miracle and worked at improving my diet and exercise to improve my "numbers."  On Friday, I got my latest tests back and there was a dramatic improvement.  I was so happy!  I realized that the change was not solely of my own volition.  When I arrived home from the doctor's appointment, I found a Guideposts publication in my mailbox reminding me of God's "messages."

I met into my older neighbor Margie, and her dog Snuggles while I was walking today.  We talked about her knee surgery and my diagnosis and God's will.  She said it would be wonderful if we learned at an early age how God's will works.  She said we go through our daily lives unconscious of God's will at work.  As we age we begin to see patterns in our life where God has taken care of us and provided the right opportunities when we needed them.  Margie said of course as we become aware of God at work in our life, we begin to look for his will (discern) which is not always clear at that moment.  I am learning discernment is to focus on doing what is right in my heart in accordance to God's Word.  Then I don't have to worry about what comes next, God will take care of it.