Daily Devotional: A Change of Direction

The Lord will guide you always. - Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)

Read: Psalm 92:1-5

Most of my adult life has been spent in children’s ministry. I first began as a volunteer in my church, then took a full-time position. I found no greater joy than seeing children’s faces light up when they saw how God was working in their lives.

Then the day came when I couldn’t continue this ministry because of staff changes in our church. I was heartbroken. I kept turning to God in prayer, asking what I should do — how I could best serve.

At about the same time, my mother was admitted to a nursing home for those with dementia. On one of my visits, we gathered for a music program. I saw how the residents responded to the music, and I was amazed. I had played piano since childhood, and I volunteered to play each week. It was pure joy for me watching them sing along to songs they remembered from years ago. And it brought proud tears to my mother’s eyes. After Mom died, I contacted some nursing homes nearer to where I live and offered to play music for the residents.

I never imagined that my gifts would lead me to serve outside of children’s ministry. But these past few years have shown me that when we ask God for guidance, God leads us to places we may never have ventured.

Andrea Woronick

(Connecticut, USA)

Today's Prayer: Dear God, help us to let go of preconceived ideas so that we can hear your voice of wisdom for our lives. Amen.

Thought For The Day: I will always find joy on the path God chooses for me.

Prayer Focus: Volunteer musicians