Oh the places you’ll go

Have you heard of this book by Dr. Seuss?
It was a popular gift to graduates when I was graduating high school. I, however, never received this book.(a bit of a sore subject, lets not bring it up) But I really enjoy it.(I’ve stood in a bookstore and read it, as I don’t have my own copy)

This book had a profound impact on me after I had been ‘academically dismissed’ from college. I was searching for purpose after my plans had completely fallen through. And God used a Dr. Seuss book to show me the way. I felt worthless, I was a failure, and I didn’t know where I was going. The first page says,

Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!

And it made me think, “Despite the complete lack of direction you feel – you are on your way to good things.” it was a representation of Jeremiah 29:11 wrapped up in Seuss(Does God do that?) I felt God’s love in that moment. He hadn’t forgotten about me, I hadn’t messed things up for good this time. The simple truth that I needed to see, nothing could separate me from his love. Romans 8:38

On the last page is my favorite part.

And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)
KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

Mountains! I know I’ve heard that somewhere before. God has big things planned for me. Huge things, I just need to have faith. I can’t help but smile when I see or read this book anymore(even though I don’t have my own copy). Anytime I see it on a shelf or a store it makes me think of God’s promises.

Wouldn’t it be great if there were more everyday things that caused us to look to God?

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