Sometimes I travel on lonely roads. Do you?
Right now I’m on one. I’m attempting to write a book on freedom from the ugly monster: shame. It’s a slow, bumpy dirt road. I feel uncertain at each sharp curve. I wish I had a passenger riding along with me. The radio never seems to drowned out my desire for a real live person. I’d love the comforting voice of a tour guide describing what’s coming next. I wanna know what’s next.
But God won’t have it.
It’s on that lonely road, God speaks deeply to me. Steering my heart back to His. Giving me words I’ve never thought of. Showing me things I’ve never seen before.
And there on the lonely road, I’m reminded I’m never truly alone. I sense God’s Hand on my steering wheel. I feel His breath blow through my hair as He whispers, “I’ll never leave you or forsake you. I love you. Let’s enjoy the ride. We’ve got places to go and people to see.”
So I press the gas pedal once again. Trusting Him to lead the way. Thanking Him for the lonely road.
For on the lonely road, I find God to be all I need.
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(pic taken on dirt road in Az over spring break)
I have grown the most when I traveled those lonely roads..just me and GOD.
Blessings, hugs, and prayers,
andrea
Great post. Reading it reminds me of that song "Jesus Take the Wheel".
Happy Tuesday!
Wow- a book about freedom from shame—sounds great! Good for you-can't wait to hear more about it
Keep pressing on, Tiffany…and pressing in to Him, the one who has penned out your life and who will pen the words you are to write.
oh and how sweet the reminder that we truly are never alone! and how beautiful to feel His heart guiding you through this journey! i can't wait to see what's in store!!
Thank you so much for sharing this post.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Karen
Amen…enjoying the ride….
Amen, let God be the driver, and you the passenger of your life sis, love you.
For I trust and believe your road, Tiffany leads right to the heart of Jesus! Hugs my friend!
Beautiful! I think God allows those lonely experiences, because like you said it draws us closer and nearer to Him. He truly is all we will ever need. Your book sounds amazing and with His leading and guiding what a comfort and a help it will be to many.
Hi Tiffany,
I do find encouragement reading your blog; I offer a prayer of thanks for God's inspiration in you.
I was thinking yesterday how shame robs a woman. Shame seems to affect men and women differently; perhaps this is only my perspective. I look forward to hearing more on the subject from you.
MTJ
Sweet lady, I'm praying for you as God gently leads you on this journey. Much healing will be given to you and passed on to others.
Blessings and gentle hugs,
Lisa
Praise God for the obedience to do His will even it means going down a road you would rather not travel. Praying for you on this journey!
What a ride! B and I were praying similar thoughts on the way to the village today. B
Thank you for sharing the beautiful post, Tiffany! It's so encouraging and reassuring!
It seems like, on that lonely road, that is where I hear Him best. He just scoops me up. I'm praying for your book, Tiffany. What a topic that women need to read about.
Yes, I have been on the lonely road. It's one where I have had the most growth and closeness to Jesus.
Praying for your journey.
Psalms 102:2 Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.
That road, which many of us have traveled, can be very lonely yet what a wonderful time to KNOW God! Praying for you as you journey this road:)
Just saw the note about where your pic was taken. Where in AZ were you visiting? I am in PHX ~ if you even get this way again ~ we'll need to meet for a meal:)
I always say that we want God to give us an aerial view, to see what's up ahead, but He doesn't work like that. If we had that aerial view, it would most likely overwhelm us, so He, in His wisdom, just gives us what He knows is best.
Blessings,
Marcia
Love this. Bless that lonely road. Been there, and went forward richer.
Yes I'm on that road now. Praying for your journing and discovering my own. Blessing!
Great Post
Hello Tiffany
It's so good to know that God is always with us even on those "Lonely Roads"!!! Truly enjoyed the read and have a good,good day Tiffany.
Love ya
Great analogy, Tiffany.
In the midst of alone, I pray you never feel truly lonely! For God is with you always.
Love you!
As lonely as that road is, we can endure, because we know that God is with us along the way, and that HIS perfect knowledge and peace will guide us every step of the journey.
I'm on a similar road as I recently began working on my second book. Let's hold each other up in the process:-)
I know that lonely road…have lived it and I know the dance of shame too well. Shame that kept me living less that anyone should…shame that crippled…not letting anyone look in my eyes…in case they saw what I knew – that I wasn't worthy…praying for you as you write…as you listen to His whisper in your spirit…Sarah
Amen! I know that lonely road. But I also know God is there. I pray He gives you peace as you walk your road. Take care my friend!