My New GPS

I am sure you have heard or probably have used the Global Positioning System known simply as GPS, right? Well in case you haven't it is a system of satellites and receivers with a precise-positioning and navigation tool to help you pinpoint where you are and where you need to go? The Department of Defense first designed the system to accurately determine the locations of soldiers, military vehicles, planes and ships world-wide. Today, it has extended into the commercial and scientific worlds. Commercially, GPS is used as a navigation and positioning tool in airplanes, boats, cars, and for almost all outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and kayaking. Scientifically, GPS plays an important role in the earth sciences. Meteorologists use it for weather forecasting and global climate studies; and geologists can use it as a highly accurate method of surveying and in earthquake studies to measure tectonic motions during and in between earthquakes.
My question is how accurate is it? As for me, I became totally confused when I had to use it on a recent trip to Iowa. The car I rented came with a GPS unit and the clerk obviously assumed that I knew how to use it. It was a total nightmare for me. I was in a strange land-I had no idea how to get around town...at all! And of course being the organized person that I am MapQuest my entire trip, so there wouldn't be any problems to and from my destination...well guess what? I was wrong. My confusion started at the MLI Airport when I ask the clerk where the Country Inn Suite was located, and he said "type the address in your GPS and it will take you right to your location", so having some digital literacy I did, got lost and travelled 40 miles past my destination.
I made a couple stops to ask for directions, which only led to more confusion and dead ends, so what did I do? I pulled over to the side and did the only thing I knew to do...I cried! I forgot that my daughter was with me, until she advised me to pray and ask God for His help...why didn't I think of that? As we prayed for help I began feeling better and more confident that God would lead the way, and yes, He did! I followed my GPS (God's Presence & Sovereignty) and with guidance from His precision navigational named the Holy Spirit I located the Country Inn & Suites and checked in.
What I learned that night is when we travel to fast in life we lose our focus, and our sense of directions, causing stumbling blocks and obstacles to get in our way. I had MapQuest and a GPS unit and still got lost...why? I failed to ask questions about my directions for clarity to reach my destination while at the airport; instead I relied on my own recognizance that resulted in pure frustration. More importantly, I learned that no matter how prepared I was I still needed God's guidance not just in my travels but in my life. What about you? Have you been travelling in the fast lane? If so, be determined to get back on track with your GPS (God's Presence & Sovereignty) and take time to listen and ask questions to stay on the right road to your destination.

Jan is an inspirational writer and aspiring author that is about real change and soundness of the body, soul, and spirit, and writes to inspire, motivate, and encourage change. She is a graduate of Ashford University, where she received her B.A. in Psychology, and is currently attending Argosy University pursuing her Master's in Forensic Psychology. Jan is well-respected as an inspiration writer, motivational speaker, and dynamic teacher. Go to her website: [http://www.janthewriter.com]