"Do you trust Me with this map?"

(Another blog entry of a different sort. Today I felt the need to look back over some old journals from my final year of high school. Not unlike many graduating students, I was overcome with the huge decisions that were directly before me with the ominously and fast approaching graduation ceremony. What you are about to read is something that I strongly sensed God speaking to me on March 10, 2008 -- almost four years ago to the day! Reading it today, I was so incredibly warmed by God's faithfulness to me in the last years since finishing high school. He is so good. And I can assure everyone of you that allowing him to "hold and direct" the road map of my recent years have been worth every moment! Enjoy, I hope you, also, can be reassured by His words to me. Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.")

Daughter,

I want to take you on the adventure of your life.
I want to take you down roads and highways you've never traveled.

You are just starting your life. Though eighteen years may see/feel like a long time, haha, just wait for the next seventy. :)

You are somewhat new to this whole thing--taking Me seriously, that is. You've just barely made it off the driveway of your journey -- oh, did I forget to mention? I need to drive the car you are going in. So, if you are in the driver's seat at this moment, get out. Move to the passenger side. If you insist on driving, all I can promise is my love and you will have to do without my wisdom or direction. If you are sitting in the passenger seat already, good! Sit back, and enjoy the ride.

This is a long journey if  you have not already figured that out. We will go through many types of weather and scenery. When it's pouring rain or blowing snow --any kind of storm -- it might be a little hard to see, but you have to remember: I've been doing this "God" thing for a long time. You can trust me to drive you to your destination safely.

The rules in this vehicle are simple. Stay inside the car with me, along with my love and protection, and receive the blessings and joy of spending this intimate trip with me.

I realize, however, that you are human, and though I made you clean, there will be times when you will exit the car and wander off the road for a bit. I need you to know it breaks my heart every time. Especially when you wander over to another car and get in with a different driver instead. Come travel with me!

And yet, Daughter, I forgive you always. I eagerly wait for you to return to me, and when you do, my love for you will not have weakened or lessened.

Right now you may be unsure of where this trip is taking you. No worries! I'm right here beside you and I know exactly how to read the map I hold in my hands. Do you trust me with this map? This road-trip? Because, if you do, you will soon be able to read the map too.

All my love,
Abba.