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.

Hence it is Satan's constant effort to keep the attention diverted from
the Saviour and thus prevent the union and communion of the soul
with Christ. – Steps to Christ, pg. 71
"Reytzel! Wake up!"
Natalie's voice echoes in my head as I lay on my bed.
30 minutes later...
Oh my! I just have 30 minutes to have my devotions, take a
shower, get ready, and go to my worship group.
And the list goes on.
I am always running out of time. I procrastinate until the last
minute. Lately, I have been thinking about how much time I waste, and
it just gives me a headache. Do I really want to keep going like this?
Does God want me to be so frivolous with my time? I don't think so,
but the truth is that I'm trapped. Satan has trapped me in my misuse of
time. He knows that this "insignificant" thing is keeping me away from
God.
This world is coming to an end, and I'm not ready. There is so
much that I still need to do.
I know that I'm still a very young person, but this is my time. It
is my time to change the things I have done wrong in the past; my time
to do my best at work; my time to make this world a better place; my
time to give my talents to God; my time to help someone in need.
Right now I can tell you that it is not easy—I struggle every
day. I constantly fight my tendency toward procrastination. When I feel
that I still have time, I try to remember that God gives me time to be
used for His honor and glory. I know I still need a lot of practice doing
things on time, but with God's help, my time is going to be used for
His honor and glory alone. This is my time; this is your time; this is His
time.