The Spirit’s Nudging

Today’s Post By: Rae Lynn DeAngelisOne day our son’s check engine light suddenly appeared on his dash of his car, signaling there was a problem. Although it seemed to be running fine, the warning light remained.The manufacturer put this internal detection in the car’s mechanical system to alert the driver to impending problems.  We could have certainly taken the vehicle to any mechanic, but decided the manufacturer was better equipped understand all the intricate workings of that particular year, make, and model.God is our Creator – our Designer. He knows every detail of our mind, body, and soul. All of our hopes, dreams, insecurities, and fears are under His watchful eye. God’s Holy Spirit cautions us when  something’s not right. Unfortunately, we often ignore the Spirit’s promptings and continue speeding down the highway of life as if nothing is wrong.We need to remember that God has a plan and purpose for each of our lives. His plan is to prosper us, not harm us. In light of this truth, we would be wise to seek and follow the Lord in all we do. We need to go to the Father, seek His guidance, and believe that He has our best interests at heart. In His infinite wisdom, God directs our steps towards His good and perfect will.When a warning light comes on in the form of the Spirit’s nudging, don’t ignore it. Perhaps, like the dash of our son’s car, the Holy Spirit’s conviction is trying to help us avoid future hardships.You have searched me