Charted

What is Charted?

Like a master surveyor, Jesus gives us clear directions to find a fulfilling, purpose-filled relationship with Himself - a map to the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Charted is a daily devotional written by the junior class at Fountainview Academy (Class of 2019). Based on the book Steps to Christ, this book explores the path to the Originator and Provider of Genuine Joy. We don't have to be confused about the way. The certainty is in the journey: divinely Charted.

God is too wise to err, and too good to withhold any good thing from
them that walk uprightly. – Steps to Christ, pg. 96
My head was tucked into my chest as I lay curled up on the
couch. A nurse rushed in through the door, disturbing my attempt to
fall asleep. My mum was in a bed behind me with my dad comforting
her as the event drew near. All of this—the suffering; the restless,
late nights; and the trips to the hospital—was a result of my prayers. I
didn’t think God would come through and answer my request, giving
me a small bundle of joy and trouble.
It all started roughly ten months before; almost everyone in
my school had a younger sibling, but I was the exception. I personally
liked being the only child as I got all the attention and love of my
parents; but, for some reason, I decided to pray for a younger brother.
My parents had told me if I asked God for something that was good for
me, He would give it to me, but I didn’t believe them. So I was stunned
like a deer in headlights when I got the news that a baby brother would
arrive any day.
Struggling to stay awake to witness the special moment, I
hugged tight to my blanket on the cold couch. I started to dream about
what my brother would look like, and before I knew it, I had drifted to
sleep. Warm, vibrant colours filled my eyes as I welcomed the fresh
morning air. Silence filled the room as I unwrapped myself and got
up to take a peek. In front of me lay the cutest thing I had ever seen.
Equipped with pink rosy cheeks, miniature hands, and a big nose, my
brother was a reflection of me. Sleeping in my mum’s arms, he began
to suck his thumb. God had answered my prayer. Even though I didn’t
have any faith or belief that He would, He still did, and my life has
never been the same. That experience has strengthened my faith, and
now I know I can ask God for anything that He sees fit for me to have
and I will receive it.