The Big Picture

I think if we could step back and look at the big picture in life, we could see what leads us away from God on a regular basis. We may even be able to determine the pattern of temptation that we have trouble with. But in the hustle and bustle that is our life, I think maybe we rush around until, BAM, IT slaps us in the face. Then we have the feeling of "how did I get myself into this, and how do I get out of it?" "Where did this come from?" Why did I not see this coming?" and "I can't believe I fell for that again?" It feels like walking through a maze, and running into the same wall. Repetition is a habit forming device. What we repeat on a daily basis, we repeat on a daily basis. The more we repeat a behavior, the easier it is to repeat the behavior without having to think about it. If you walk by the cabinet and grab a cookie, you know where the cookies are located, and you know that they are easily accessible. You also know that you may not need them, but there they are staring at you. The first one was so easy to obtain. Then the second, third and fourth ones are easier. Then you realize the whole row is gone. Well, the eating plan is now gone for the day, might as well have more. It is a behavior. If there is more than one cookie, I know that I am going to eat more than one cookie. The habit of reaching for them is something I can stop, if I choose to stop. So, the big picture would help us to determine what how we react to situations. Since we can't see the big picture, we have to live our lives frame by frame. This frame by frame living should allow us to choose God as our guide through the maze. His plan is clear. His path is straight. Think about your next step. Where are you going?