It’s quite hard to put a crying baby to sleep, but after all the “concerts and circus,” finally, Dabdab was in dreamland. Yey! It was such a relief.
However, there was a little problem. He fell asleep near the corner of the bed, though he had pillows on both sides. As a mom, I was a bit worried that he might fall (he sleeps like the long hand of a clock). Thus, I thought of moving him to the center of the bed.
But wait a minute… if I move him to the center, he will probably wake up and scream as if he’s in Switchfoot’s concert. What should I do?
Oh well, safety first. It’s better to be safe than forever sorry. So I moved my little cherub to the center, and as expected, he woke up. Thankfully, he didn’t scream. He cried a little, though.
When God Redirects Us
While cuddling him, these words zoomed into my head: I would rather wake you up than let you fall.
That simple moment made me think about how God redirects us in life. Sometimes, He allows an interruption, a closed door, a change of plans, or even an uncomfortable wake-up call—not necessarily to harm us, but to keep us from continuing down a path that may not be good for us.
Dear friends, sometimes we are too caught up in our dreams in life—ambitions that seem out of control. We get too busy chasing after them to the extent that we forget the One who can make our dreams into reality. Sometimes, we need a wake-up call so we will not fall off the cliff that is just around the corner.
We can make plans and pursue dreams, but ultimately, we need God’s direction. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us:
Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
We may not always understand God’s direction in the moment, but we can continue trusting Him with the path ahead.
God’s Redirection May Feel Uncomfortable
Wake-up calls are never sweet nor easy. God’s redirection may not always feel comfortable. Sometimes what feels like a disappointment, interruption, or change of plans can cause us to question what He is doing.
But just as I was willing to wake my baby rather than leave him somewhere he could fall, there may be times when God uses uncomfortable moments to get our attention and lead us in a different direction.
We may not immediately understand the reason, but we can bring those moments to Him and ask, “Lord, what are You teaching me, and where are You leading me?”
Stay Close to God and Follow His Direction
Perhaps the lesson isn’t to live afraid of making a mistake, but to stay close to God—to seek Him, listen to His Word, and remain willing to be redirected when necessary.
Do not wait for a wake-up call. Choose to stay awake in Him.
For me, there is no place I’d rather be than at the center of God’s will.
Have a blessed Sunday.
