A Call to Obedience
It took me a little while, but at some point in my life, I realized that there are lots and lots of little things that inspire me. I’m pretty sure that I miss lots of these, but I get tremendous value out of the ones that I actually recognize. These nuggets of inspiration come in all shapes and sizes. Even something seemingly ordinary can stick out like a bright light to me.

I try my best to use these bits of radiance as reminders of God’s presence in my life. Of course, we all know life isn’t always so simple or rosy, and blindly searching for inspiration or comfort can lead to some pretty dark places. However, God equipped each of us with that inner voice that tries to keep us from heading down the wrong path.

Whenever I fail to respect God, that inner voice tries to get my attention, frantically waving its red flag. God gives us the freedom to choose to obey or not. Though not always easy, our obedience pleases God, and though I've no proof of it, I think God lets me know I'm on the right track when I can sleep better at night. If I'm bothered by a previous decision, action or conversation, there's a good chance I've wandered off the path.

Following the path that God lays before us isn’t always easy and doesn’t always feel good. God has a tendency to lead us out of our comfort zones. May we all keep our eyes trained on the One who leads us down the 'path of righteousness,' rather than looking for the shallow, temporary short cuts that often lead to our getting lost.