Sometimes road trips are full of twists and turns and changes of scenery. Trees, hills, snow covered mountaintops, rivers, wildlife. A feast for the senses.
Sometimes the path is straight and flat with little to look at. More and more of the same lifeless dry ground. On these roads, sleep calls our names. We lose focus. Time for a good book or CD to revive ourselves.
Sometimes we cannot see the road as the fog thickens. We panic and pray as we drive extra slow, hoping for a break in the weather. Uncertainty floods our thinking. Fear arrests our peace of mind. Our only goal is safety.
Other times we are struck by another vehicle without warning. Abandoned, we left to fend for ourselves and nurse our bleeding wounds. We weep and beg for rescue as the other driver leaves us, unconcerned about our condition. The dark of night settles over us. Injustice, anger and sorrow are our only company.
Where are you on the road of life today?
Can you see ahead? Or are there obstacles blocking your view?
Are you tired and numbed by normalcy? Or are you full of anticipation, eager to get where you are going?
Has an accident wounded you?
Is rough weather making you cautious or afraid?
Where are you headed today?
And who’s driving?
I think I have been ono every road you described in every kind of weather. I guess most of us all have at one time or another. I can finally see the clouds rolling back and the fog beginning to fmelt away with the warmth of His light that is opening my heart, my eyes to so many truths the enemy had me blinded from. But the last road I went on a few weeks ago I guess as anyone could tell from my posts…lol, that week was the longest road with the worst weather mentionable and I didn’t think I would ever see the end of it, but you know what I did and even though I couldn’t see the end, God could and He knew all along that I would make it through. I wish in those times I could see what He sees but then again, I would not have learned the lesson from that road or any of them for that matter and I would not be in the clearing as I am today. Thank you so much for this post. It was a clear and wonderful reminder that God never wastes my pain and He will never let me go. Love you my friend and I hope you have the most wonderful wonderful afternoon….Again thank you for such vivid reminder.
The road I’m on right now is bumpy but full of purpose. It is very foggy and I can’t see very far in front of me but I am following the one who already knows the way.
This was great!
Very inspiring
Thanks
Pamela
It is hard to get to know someone through a blog. I am glad you can see a little of who I am and I get to see a little of who you are. I hope as time goes by, we will know more…
Nicole
Oh my, I was just in an accident on my road(figuratively speaking). But after a couple days of R&R and some intense time with my God, the dust has settled and I think I can see to drive out now.
Actually, I think that I'll be riding with the Lord for a while, until my vehicle is fixed so that I can once again get behind the wheel.
Fun post!
Love it here!
Sonya
Mmm. Good thoughts. I would have to say I am in the middle of the fog right now. I don’t know what the future holds. Sometimes it scares me. Then I remember that I can trust the One who created the fog. He knows what the future holds. He will guide me safely there. What a wonderful Savior we serve!
Ummm, not sure what road I am on…not sure what I can see.. Just hanging in, walking one day at a time, waiting to see what HE has for me, trusting that HE is guiding me…
This past week it has felt like I was on a winding mountain road…. tossing back and forth as we drove along…. I think I might see a straight stretch up ahead now.
Love
Julie
Jesus is in the driver’s seat but I’m what you would call a back seat driver. 🙂
Right now my road is very stressful. I am taking it true to heart to be anxious for nothing. Trying real hard anyway.
Right now my road is curvy. The kind that you can’t see what’s coming next. I am unsure in some things but really seeking God in others. I don’t want to be too hasty and make a wrong turn, but I don’t want to drive so slow that I never reach my destination. I really like this analogy because I am truly keeping the faith and walking out this journey.
MiVida
faithwithheels.blogspot.com
What a great analogy… I’ve been listening to songs about roads lately for some reason, and this puts everything into perspective.