The High Way is His Way

I want to follow God’s will. Really, I do. But sometimes it feels like trying to read a road map in a thunderstorm — blurry and full of detours.

Here’s the good news: God’s will isn’t a secret code we have to crack. He’s already told us the big-picture plan: “Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, strength AND love others like we love ourselves!” Mark 12:30-31

Simple, right? Until we run into people. The cranky cashier. The grumpy neighbor. The sibling who knows all the wrong buttons to push. Loving God is easy — He’s perfect. Loving people? That’s where the training wheels come off.

But still, loving others is part of walking in His will. Daily, we get to choose — my way or His high way. Left to my own devices, I’d make a mess of things. Thank God He keeps me on a short leash — and close to His heart.

Years ago, I made plans to sell my home in Frisco, TX and move into an aparment community nearby. It felt like the right decision. I even gave them a deposit for my new little piece-of-heaven!

But then — bam! I hit a spiritual intersection. My son had other plans for me! “Mom, please move to Austin.” And just like that, I knew. I’d taken the first step, and God showed me the next.

That one decision changed everything. Austin became home. I found purpose, peace, community — and Carl. Almost two years into marriage, and I still marvel at how God’s will unfolded through obedience and one little yes at a time.

So here’s the truth: God’s will isn’t always a lightning bolt. It’s more like headlights on a dark road — showing just enough for the next turn. But if we keep loving God, loving people, and stepping forward, He promises to lead us to places and people — for our good!

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Lord, help us navigate our lives on your HIGH way! Shortcuts — not necessary!