We all probably have experience navigating a complicated path from point A to point B. We probably also have memories of getting lost. That happens to me a lot, so I rely on navigation tools to help me find my way.
Visiting Edinburgh last spring, we delighted in finding new paths and getting to know our way around the city, taking steep staircases through narrow alleys of the old city and following shortcuts on our e-map. I’ve also used e-maps in downtown Toronto, cutting through the foyers of huge office towers to get around construction zones.
When we lived in Halifax, it seemed that we could turn left from our apartment building, or we could turn right, it didn’t matter because in the peninsula of Halifax all roads led to our destination. This helps me to remember that the path of the Lord might be different for different people.
The psalmist describes the Lord as the light showing us the way, a tent of shelter and safety, a high rock above the dangers. The psalmist trusts the direction of the Lord and has faith through the relationship they have with God.
Show me your way, O Lord. Be my guide and fill me with hope. Bring me to the peace of your love so that in me others may know you, too. Amen. —