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.

Christ connects fallen man in his weakness and helplessness with the
Source of infinite power. – Steps to Christ, pg. 20
My heart rate accelerated as I picked up momentum, heading
towards the jump. As I hit the base, my shocks compressed, and
instantly I knew something wasn’t right. My bike bucked me off the
jump as if someone had just slammed on my front brake. Pure horror
filled me as I saw the ground six feet below me getting closer and
closer. Finally, the dreaded moment arrived, and I collided with the
ground, tumbling to the base of the landing. As I painfully lifted myself
from the dirt, a question rang in my head, refusing to be ignored.
What happened?
Upon inspecting my bike, I found that the frame had broken.
This caused the rear wheel to slam into the frame violently when the
shocks compressed at the base of the jump. I couldn’t help but feel
thankful that I had only sprained my wrist.
As we go through life, stumbling over the rough path we tread,
we often come to points where taking a jump is necessary in order to
reach our goal. But too often we end up falling, and as we plummet
downward we ask the question:
“God, what happened? What have I done wrong?”
When we cry out to Him for help, He reminds us of His infinite
love and power and saves us from falling. As we are reconnected to
Christ, He sets us back on the path towards Him.