We all need help finding our way in life. The Camino de Santiago winds through 500 miles of forests and fields, city streets and back alleys. How do people avoid getting lost?

Years ago someone decided to place signs all along the route. So many now exist that it’s truly hard to lose your way. At every intersection and fork in the road, a bright yellow arrow exists to point you in the right direction.

Which makes me wish for a few bright yellow arrows in my life. Too bad when I feel lost, or confused, or tired, a shiny arrow doesn’t appear above my head. Life just isn’t that simple.

However, we do have a God who’s committed to showing us the way. Pray this line from the psalmist when in need: Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path (Psalm 27:11).

The Scriptures may not come across as obvious as a Camino arrow, but they provide direction in much the same way.

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Photo: Camino arrow on an old building pointing the way