Taken from "Faces in the Crowd" by B.J. Hoff; "Celebrating Our God Who Knows Us By Heart.":

DETOURS

"Life's journey include detours-----

changed plans, failed dream,

wrong-way turns, even dead-ends.

Sometimes we feel abandoned,

left to wander in the wilderness

of defeat, discouragement, and despair.

But in His time, God steps in

to give Direction.

"We often chafe when we're forced

to retreat or stand still and wait-----

we want to advance.

But God knows we need training

and faith-building

and lessons in trust.....

Discipline.

"We strive to achieve, but God says, Learn.

We strain to run, but God says, Walk.

We struggle to do, but God says, Be....

And trust Me

with your Destination."

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"In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.

In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling."

~ Exodus 15:13

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MY GOD AND MY GUIDE....

"Light my ever step upon life's journey......

Whether I'm walking or standing still,

changing courses or pressing straight ahead,

may I live every moment close to You, in Your Love."

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