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.

“Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on
the heart”—the human heart, with its conflicting emotions of joy and
sorrow… He knows its motives, its very intents and purposes. – Steps
to Christ, pg. 34
BEEP! BEEP! “Ugh, not again,” I moaned, rolling over and
slapping my alarm clock. Struggling out of bed, I peered at myself in
the mirror. “Wow, don’t I look fantastic!” I sarcastically announced to all
of my stuffed animals. My hair resembled that of a distressed rooster,
while my lips looked like they had been scorched by the Saharan sun.
Further examining my face, I spied a dreaded red spot emerging from
the crevices of my forehead. No, not again! I inwardly wailed. Moving
towards my growing makeup collection, I dabbed some concealer onto
my blemish. Perfect! Now no one will know. I mused.
A couple days later, I noticed the speck had enlarged and
grown into a siren blaring for attention. I tried again to cover it with
concealer, but its bright red color radiated through anyway. I panicked
as I realized that those who glanced my way would not see me, but a
giant pimple renting a room on my forehead. Everyone would know I
had caught the dreaded teenage plague.
Strolling down the school hallway, I cringed, thinking about
the remarks that my classmates would make. My self-esteem loomed
somewhere between ugly and worthless as I popped into my first
class.
“Hey, Abi! You look beautiful today!” my best friend
commented.
Good one, I thought. Does she not see the atrocious monster
occupying my forehead?
Sitting down at my desk, I contemplated what she had
said. My best friend saw me at my worst, yet she chose to love me
anyway. Similarly, my Best Friend knows my heart, and loves me
unconditionally. Even though my outward appearance may be littered
with blemishes, He knows who I am on the inside, and believes in my
potential.