Wherever He leads

Considering my last blog at this address...it is interesting that today's thoughts would be the very next in line. I have often struggled to express myself during the past "interim days". Today, life couldn't be much better than it is. I feel as if I am walking in my own shoes for a day. Thanks be to God who answers prayers - in His time - in His way - for His purposes. When I follow His lead...well, "life couldn't be much better". This reminds me of the old hymn that we often sang during the "invitation time" of worship services in my home church. "Wherever He leads, I'll Go" always seemed like a somber call of dedication to God's ways, and it made me feel like I was giving up the good to follow God. Many times, my attitude was of a defeated surrender, "fine God, if I must". Today I'm singing that same song to club beats in celebration because the crux of the song isn't "It may be through shadows dim, or stormy sea...I'll take my cross and follow Him, wherever he leadeth me"...but instead, the central point of the song is "I'll follow my Christ who loves me so". Because of His great love for us, I can eagerly and willingly give Him leadership of my life. He loves me and wants the very best for me; and His directions will lead me into the very best. Wherever He leads I'll go...