A Place to Hide

 A Place to Hide. 

"The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

You have made known to me the path of life;

you will fill me with joy in your presence,

with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

(Psalm 16 Vs. 6, 11 & 12) 

            In the eighties, Ty Boyd, a speaker on the business circuit, was a Christian, businessman, and TV adman who introduced me to the National Speakers Association. Ty taught me that to be successful, you had to be happy. Also, to be happy, you had to have a "life plan" that included all phases of life. It is early in the New Year, and we all have our resolutions and goals; that is good. However, what is our plan to accomplish those goals?           

Frankly, I do not care about the plan to lose weight or get fit, the resolution to be a better employee, etc. Let us recognize what has been given to us through Jesus to be successful and happy. This year, we must use the Lord as a refuge, a place to seek peace.           

The expression "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" is sporty and cute. I think that when the going gets tough, spiritual people will recognize the pleasant boundaries given to them by the Lord and be at peace. They will see the path of life made available to them through faith and experience, the joy of following the way, the will of God. The closer we stay to the Lord and His plan, the happier and more successful we will become. 

Thought Today Day (Week or Year!): Let's focus on staying close to God. If we have not put this closeness in our life plan, let's do it now. Let's set ourselves up for success and happiness. 

Prayer for Today: Dear Lord, we are scared and concerned as we move forward through a changing world. We pray that we may hear your call, find refuge in your love, and follow a plan to be close to you throughout life and do your will here on earth.