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Into the Woods and Out with God

A month or so ago my brother in Christ from the Kingdom of Fife πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώβ€”Alan Kearns, at Devotional Treasure, shared a comment:

God knows the way into the woods, and He knows the way out.

Alan Kearns

My thoughts went straight to stories I’ve read about folk disappearing on day hikes in the Rocky Mountain Natl Park, of Colorado, U.S.A. Such tales usually don’t end well, as the person ventured out alone, or left a clearly marked trail, only to be swallowed up by the wilderness.

Life, even for a Christ-follower, feels this way sometimes. We wander into the metaphorical woods, or maybe the forest comes looking for us.

My pastor, a military chaplain, spoke one recent Sunday about soldiers being deployed on moment’s notice. Literally, they’re barbequing in the backyard and the phone call comes: β€œYou’re leaving, for parts unknown, in thirty minutes.”

This is military life. Yet such times send whole families into the woods at once. 

Map and compass, please?

The tomb is still empty; heaven’s throne is still occupied.

CH (MAJ) McCarley

Kind reader, are you currently lost in the woods? My friend Alan, from Scotland, is rightβ€”God knows the way out. And those of us who aren’t directionally challenged, at present, must pray for those who areβ€”fully knowing that the wilderness happens to everyone.

Thankfully, we know a Guy…

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 (ESV)

You hem me inβ€”behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.  Psalm 139:5 (NIV)

Thank you for reading. πŸ™β€οΈ prayers and love.

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37 responses to “Into the Woods and Out with God”

  1. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Truth! God is not true compass. 🧭 Thank you for sharing!

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  2. Priscilla Bettis Avatar
    Priscilla Bettis

    Rather profound. God is our True Compass.

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  3. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I like your grandfather’s words, Pete. I also appreciate the thought that the more we know Jesus the more we know His way.

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  4. pastorpete51 Avatar
    pastorpete51

    As my grand father, the navy captain used to say, ” It isn’t what you know, but who you know that counts.” The only one who knows the way, wants us to know Him more.

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  5. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thanks, Peggy. I am grateful for every reader and comment! God Bless.

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  6. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    Thank you very much! Your prayers and words truly mean a lot to me! Blessings to you too! πŸ™

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  7. peggywritesblog Avatar
    peggywritesblog

    Lovely and encouraging post, David! Thank you for sharing. And all the wonderful comments just add to the reading!

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  8. Chris G Thelen Avatar
    Chris G Thelen

    I echo David’s prayer. May your family feel the peace of our Lord surrounding you. May God be a shield around you and guide you with His wisdom through this difficult time. Blessings.

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  9. Grandma's Ramblings Avatar
    Grandma’s Ramblings

    I love this; The tomb is still empty; heaven’s throne is still occupied.

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  10. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    You are going to make me cry tears of joy! Bless you for your kindness to me!

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  11. BG Avatar
    BG

    I believe Part 2 makes the story complete!

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  12. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I do read many of your posts, brother, but don’t always comment. I’ll look for your piece in Rev. 3:20 β€”part 2. Blessings!

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  13. BG Avatar
    BG

    Love Psalm 139:5. Please read my blog Revelation 3:20 – Part 2. I appreciate your support David.

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  14. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Wow!! Beyond bonus points? Actually, I’m probably paraphrasing something you’ve said in one of your posts. God sometimes allows us to literally be His messenger to another person, and also His hands and feet. This is a powerful ministry indeed!!

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  15. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Amen!

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  16. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    There are not enough bonus points created to award you for this comment! You have gone beyond bonus points!

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  17. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    Mother Teresa said it. “I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God.”

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  18. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    Amen! Thank you so much, David! Your prayers are appreciated more than you know! πŸ™β™₯️

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  19. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    πŸ™ Heavenly Father, please guide Bridget and her family through this difficult time in the wilderness. Surround them with your peace, love, and every other fruit of the Holy Spirit. Help them to rest in your all-powerful presence. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!

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  20. Bridget Avatar
    Bridget

    Right now I feel like my family is lost in the woods, as we are facing many difficulties. I’m so thankful God knows the way out. There is no better Guide to follow! Thank you for this encouragement, David and Alan!

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  21. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, sister!

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  22. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Amen! And the little pencils don’t need erasers–not when the Holy Spirit speaks through us, because God doesn’t make mistakes! If we say what He tells us to say and when He tells us to say it, it is golden.

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  23. Alan Kearns Avatar
    Alan Kearns

    I like that description: “we are God’s little pencils!” 😁

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  24. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    I couldn’t agree more! What a lovely post and reminder!

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  25. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    So very true Alan about not recalling something you’ve written. I look back at some of my past posts, and just know those words did not come of me, that it was the Holy Spirit! We are God’s little pencils!

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  26. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Me too, Barb. Me too!

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  27. My Life in Our Father's World Avatar
    My Life in Our Father’s World

    I am so glad that God is the waymaker!

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  28. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you. Yes, I remember you said you like to hike and also are originally from Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Thank you for reading and commenting. God Bless!

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  29. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    You’re welcome, Majik. As the Bible says, β€œIron sharpens iron.” God Bless you, brother!

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  30. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Oklahoma.

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  31. jesusluvsall Avatar
    jesusluvsall

    Yes we know a guy who is the best possible guide in life πŸ™‚
    College football season is starting. Question for you- Oklahoma or Oklahoma State?

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  32. Majik Avatar
    Majik

    Thank you, David and Alan. I needed to read this today.

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  33. Don't Lose Hope Avatar
    Don’t Lose Hope

    A great reminder. As a hiker I relate well to this! (And where I grew up was “a stone’s throw” from the kingdom of Fife πŸ™‚ )

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  34. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    The Lord gives you wonderful thoughts, brother, and they often put things in heavenly perspective. You may not remember them all, but your brothers and sisters in Christ do, and God most certainly does as well! Blessings to you and Susan this day (and always). πŸ™πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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  35. Alan Kearns Avatar
    Alan Kearns

    Thank you for reminding me of that line, which I couldn’t recall saying lol πŸ™‚ I love moments like this because I get to give credit to the Spirit who is the true Author of all I write – as I say, I am only the scribe. I really love the other quote :

    “The tomb is still empty; heaven’s throne is still occupied.” CH (MAJ) McCarley

    I also love the reference to “a map and compass” which for every believer must be the infallible Word of God – His compass rather than pointing North points Heavenward Hallelujah! God bless you and Nancy today brother πŸ™ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ

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  36. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thanks for sharing, Bette. I will gladly post the link! God Bless.

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  37. Bette Cox Avatar
    Bette Cox

    Yes! https://estherspetition.wordpress.com/2016/07/12/holy-spirit-trail-guide/

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