“The Israelites had moved about in the wilderness forty years until all the men who were of military age when they left Egypt had died, since they had not obeyed the Lord.” Joshua 5:6

In the Old Testament, the children of Israel were rescued from Egypt, crossed the Red Sea, then disobeyed God resulting in a trip that should have taken them 11 days taking 40 years. I love the words from famed author C.S. Lewis, who said, “There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done’, and those to whom God says,

“Alright Then, Have It Your Way”

With due respect to the famed Burger King commercial, which for a decade implored us to order burgers and “have it our way”, the worst decision we can ever make is to have our own way. God will certainly let us do so, but I’d advise against employing this life strategy. Saying “Thy will be done” to God is a time tested recipe for joy filled living. Jesus himself said in John 15:11, “These things I have spoken to you that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” Searching for meaning? Contentment? Joy? Wander on home to Jesus.