If Christ is THE WAY, why waste time traveling SOME OTHER WAY?

Lately, I've been thinking alot about the changes I've went through in the last couple years. This is probably due to my upcoming baptism. Anyways, it's amazing how much time I've wasted trying to "travel some other way." Why is it that we think we know what's best for us, when really we have no clue? Only God knows the way for our lives. He knows exactly what we need and when we need it. So why do we resist His way? I'm mainly speaking about myself. When I first starting repenting there were a lot of things I wanted and there were a lot of things that I wasn't willing to let go of. And I fought to hang on as long as I could, which was really dumb because it only made the road all the rougher. Finally, I realized that I couldn't have it all and I needed to make a choice. Was is going to be my way, which would've been the wrong way or was is going to be God's way, which is always the right way? Obviously I chose the right way...God is driving and I'm riding shotgun. HA! and it's a good thing b/c we all know that when I'm in the driver's seat, things can get a little out of control and damage will be done :) Sad, but true.

So let's let God lead the way, let him be the shepherd and we the flock. Let's not waste our time traveling down paths that won't lead us to Heaven. And another thing I've learned is that it is beneficial to stay close to the flock and not to stray to far. The flock is a support system and when we stray from it we become an easy target for the devil.

Anyways I hope everyone has a stupendous day!