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. The pleasures of the world, life’s cares and perplexities and
sorrows, the faults of others, or your own faults and imperfections—to
any or all of these he will seek to divert the mind. Do not be misled by
his devices. – Steps to Christ, pg. 71
The summer sun illuminated my room and hinted that another
day was hovering on the horizon. It was Sunday: a recurrent holiday in
which I was given the privilege of chilling in my room until the brunch
bell rang at 10:00 A.M. Embracing this advantage, I sat up in bed and
checked my latest Instagram notifications. With blurred vision I read:
“Alexis and 1509 others liked your post.”
Wowie, it’s about time! I mused. My millisecond of euphoria
plummeted into the pit of despair when I realized it was a mere 15
people. I quickly deviated my thoughts onto my feed and became
enthralled with the latest snapshots of my friends, acquaintances, and
people I secretly wanted to become. Scrolling down, it seemed as
if I was on an eternal treadmill. Images were expeditiously imported
into my brain, but quickly forgotten as they became lost in the sea
of speculation. After spending a little over two hours scrutinizing
numerous posts, it suddenly dawned on me that I had done nothing
worthwhile: I had simply wasted time.
Satan has laid a devious ploy to capture his victims. With
cunning craft, he has used media to feed us an endless digital stream
to satisfy our temporal thirst, distracting us from our ultimate purpose.
An eminent opportunity to begin my day with God was missed.
My special prayer time was neglected, my workout forgotten, and my
devotions thrown under the rug. The success of my day depends on
how I start it. When I start my day with God, I gain a golden connection
that cannot be broken.