I was writing out this prayer to the Lord. About half way through it, He led me to share it as a blogpost. I hope it helps someone that may have the same need for guidance.
My dear heavenly Father,
I have a favor to ask of Thee. Going forward, as we journey the teacher/student path, can we make it more organized? I feel tossed about like a volley ball back and forth. I wished my studies could be more organized. My brain functions better when things are straight forward. We jumped from studying Luke 1, to a deep dive in Luke 16 about the Rich Man and Lazarus. I am now struggling to get back to where I was in Luke 1.
The BSB translation of Psalm 25:12 says, "He will instruct him (or her) in the path chosen for him (or her)." Lord, You comprehend my path and You are acquainted with all my ways. Let's travel the best path for us to arrive at the desired destination.
Since You know me inside and out, this should be easy for You. Teach me Your ways O Lord and lead me on a smooth path, not like a volley ball, but like a fish swimming smoothly upstream from Point A to Point B. I have a spreadsheet called Studies in Progress with 204 rows of studies that I'm not sure if we completed or not. We abruptly went on to something else so I'm not sure if we wrapped it up or if further study is needed.
About 2 months ago, I downloaded the image of a straight bricked path going underneath shade trees arriving at a lit up destination.
In that image, it would be difficult to wonder off the path because it is clearly laid out. To wonder off would be walking on the grass. I know we walk by faith and not by sight, which makes it easy to wonder off path and not realize we have done so.
Psalm 25:10 says, "All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth - unfailing love and faithfulness to all who keeps Your covenant and Your word."
None of this comes as a surprise to the One that knows my thoughts afar off (Psalm 139:2), but just the same I make my plea with a humble heart and a wanting soul. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation, and on You I will wait all the day. I love You, Daddy. These and all blessings I ask and pray in Jesus' holy name, Amen.
To God be the glory.
Dee Richardson, Voice of the Dove