Adjusting our Sails
Every day, something happens to me.
I see, feel or understand things, simple moments, objects or experiences that remind me of gospel truths, making them more real and applicable.
It’s the ability to see spiritual parallels in everyday life.
Drawing connections between the ordinary and the eternal truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, for me just happen naturally.
I feel this is a gift, that I’ve been given.
Each of us has gifts, some seen, some unseen, given in order to uplift, guide, and bless those around us.
What’s yours?
For instance, this week, I changed several things about my daily and weekly routines.
I chose different exercises, some new walking routes, lunch in unfamiliar places, and a visit to the Wee Chippy in Anstruther with Monic yesterday for dinner.
The Parallel
Standing in the harbour, after we’d just enjoyed some delicious fish and chips, we watched the sailboats gently rocking in the water, sitting still, waiting.
Their sails weren’t raised, yet the wind was there (it was a wee bit chilly), ready to carry them forward when the time was right.
I’m not a sailor at all, but in that moment I understood something.
It struck me, that our spiritual lives are much the same.
If we’re too rigid, unwilling to adjust, we stall and frequently get stuck.
But when we open our sails to the Lord’s guidance, He carries us forward.
Change isn’t just about breaking routines; it’s about aligning ourselves with His direction.
Sometimes, we need a new course, perhaps a fresh scripture study approach, a change in how we pray, or even a willingness to serve in new ways.
The Lord will always provide the wind, but sometimes we simply must adjust our sails to move forward.
If you feel stuck, shift your course.
The journey is always better when we let Him lead.
“The Spirit listeth where it will…” (John 3:8).
What is one way you can adjust your sails this week to move closer to the Lord’s direction?
