By
Bruce Goodmansen
Once my
first book became a national best seller shortly after graduating from BYU, I
became hooked on the entrepreneur lifestyle.
Since its publication, I have built a number of companies and have
create a plethora of products that have been introduced into stores
nationwide. Then came the day when I was
heavily embezzled and lost almost everything—at that moment I don’t think my
heart could have sunk to a deeper depth—in fact, I did not wish to live.
Eventually
hope healed my painful wounds, and then the thought came to mind to create a
unique compass that would serve as a constant reminder of just who will always
be my best guide in life—especially when I am lost. So at the position of north, upon the compass
face, the word, GOD, was added, for He, indeed, is our finest guide in life and
our True North. The scripture, Joshua
1:9 was engraved in brass on the backside as a reminder that the Lord is with
us in all our daily travels.
The God is My Guide Compass was produced as
a gift of faith just over a year ago, and since then our company has sold
nearly 5,000 throughout the country. We
have received emails from missionary moms who wanted to thank us for the
inspiration the compass has become in the daily life of their missionary. Grandparents have written us to say that the
compass is now traditionally given to every grandchild on the day of their
baptism. And people of every faith have
posted gracious reviews to express the joy it has brought to them or to a loved
one.
Life can be
terribly overwhelming, but as the prophet Joshua said: “Be strong and
courageous! For the Lord thy God is with
thee wherever you go.” We hope the
compass will remind you of this constant blessing throughout your life.