Short cuts?

The typical stereotype is the man heading to a destination not sure he is in the right place all the while his wife is in the passenger seat just saying, "Stop and ask someone." Have you ever been headed somewhere and not sure you are in the correct location? The decision to continue down a path without proper directions will lead you to a new place. It reminds me of a recent commercial that uses a directional technology that tells you to turn here then look around it will be there somewhere. How good is a device that gives directions but will not get you to your destination? While you are headed in the right direction, places may seem familiar. It may appear to be the place you are headed but our eyes and our mind will play tricks on us. We can be deceived very easily. We must pay attention to people that God has placed in our lives to assist us in where we are going. Sometimes stopping to check if we are on track is not a bad decision. It may delay you from arriving on time. At least you will make it to your destination. Isn't life the same way? There are places that you are trying reach and all it takes is to listen for the directions. Short cuts in life will not pay us dividends. Typically the short cuts are what get us LOST. A lost person will start to have their heart beat rise, the adrenaline will start confusing our senses to where we don't recognize that we are just around the corner from where we need to be. Doesn't it feel good to arrive instead of wandering around hoping it is at the next light. Life won't be that easy, that you can wander into your blessing. These places take specific direction. God will lead you if you allow Him.