I rode my Harley to work yesterday because the weatherman said there was only a 30% chance of rain, to me that says 70% sunshine,I like my odds. This time I rolled the dice and I lost. As timing would have it, it was beautiful right up until it was time to go home. The clouds rolled in, the lightning flashed and the thunder clapped. I thought I would be able to out run the storm based on the path of attack-wrong, I think it doubled back-I'm surrounded. So here I am, fighting to see through the driving rain, the sting of a thousand bees in my face. The wind is blowing pushing me from side to side "gotta keep it between the lines" I tell myself, the lightning is striking eerily close & the earth vibrates under the thunderous crash. I think to myself, "there is nowhere to seek shelter and there is nothing you can do but keep pressing on, God is the only one in control". I continue to push forward, refusing to pullover and wait out the storm. It was a difficult journey. Pulling into the garage my thought-"ah, home at last, my safe place".
How many times have the powerful storms of life raged around you making you feel completely helpless? It is in these times that we have to stay straight, ignore the pain, focus on the destination and keep it between the lines. Regardless of how strong the winds push you and the rains beat you~know that when there is no shelter that God is our refuge. When the lightning strikes making you fear for your life and the loud thunder shatters your courage leaving you feeling out of control~know that God is still in control. There is nothing more relieving than coming to the end of a long, difficult journey. It's great to know that anytime I need to I can run to the arms of the savior, my safe place.
Keeponkeepin'on
...D..
Let Hope In
12 years ago
2 comments:
Hey! What happened to enjoying the journey and not focusing on the destination (aka. future)..?
I like the blog and the application to life.
S.
Ah sweet Subee, You are missing the time of application, the general idea of "living in the now" doesn't fit every application. While on the general journey of life it is important not to live too much in the future trying not to make things happen your way, in your time because you run the risk of missing the path God planned in his way and in his time. But when dealing with a "valley" situation, journey, climbing the mountain, whatever you call it you must know that keeping your focus on the destination is the compass by which you are guided. Jesus gave this example when peter walked on the water with him. If you lose sight of your refuge (the destination) you will sink in the storm that surrounds you. Keeponkeepin'on.
...D..
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