Called Back
Read Psalm 25:4-5
David and I took a trip to Ludington last Fall with the dogs. It’s a charming little town with beautiful views of Lake Michigan and its dunes. We were looking for somewhere that we could let our dogs, Jax and Scout, off-leash for some doggie fun time, and were directed about 20 miles out of town to Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area.
There were some great hiking trails that ended up at the Lake Michigan shoreline. The hike was through a lovely forested area, and Scout had a wonderful time leaping around and sniffing everything. He especially liked tearing through the woods off the path and rooting through the underbrush searching for critters. Jax, older and wiser, stayed by our side and followed the trail, but Scout would completely disappear for a while when he caught a scent that interested him. We would call for him repeatedly, and eventually he seemed to always find his way back, even though the route was often circuitous.
Our Christian journey can be similar. Sometimes we follow the path, but often we stray and need to be called back. If we listen carefully, God will always find a way to remind us of our true mission of living out the Gospel of Jesus and bring us back to the righteous path.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your many blessings including those pets we love. Help us to follow your way of light and love even when we lose our way. Amen.
Sue DeWitt
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