Pondering Direction

If after graduation or at any point in our journey through life, we find ourselves pondering direction, there are some sure flags being held up in the Holy Scriptures.

Mt 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Mt 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

Mt 6:19 ¶ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Mt 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Lu 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Choosing a career and direction in life can certainly be paralleled to building our house, and what type of foundation we choose. A very serious problem that could haunt us for a long time could come from setting our priorities toward material over spiritual wealth. A person can be trapped in a life of toil and drudgery working like a slave to pay for the pride of having things. Chasing satisfaction on a gauge based on ownership can end in deep debt, disappointment, and heartache. If on the other hand we pursue a career or vocational direction based on a passion to toil at something we love to do and believe in, then the meaning of our existence will be pleasing to us.

Lu 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Dear Lord please be with us and may the things that we try to do work out for the best. Please forgive our sins, thank you for all the great gifts you've given us, guide us and forgive us, in Christ name we pray amen.