Yesterday was full of adventure... I must say that I didn't consider the experiences as "adventure" at the time. In one day I faced 2 detours, one road barricade and multiple one-way streets. Ok, to sum up my thoughts in the midst: "AAAHHH"! :(
To make matters worse, I think I'm the only person who can get lost using a GPS. (Yes, I know my bro and bro-in-law are laughing, but hey, it's true). If you can relate, can you please let me know? Oh well, I know I need great guidance!!
I think I went at least 30 miles out of my way in the course of the day, and my frustration level was a roller coaster ride. I did not think it was a fun experience.
HOWEVER, after all was said and done, I began reflecting on my experiences... Symbolically, I was reminded of the many "detours and road blocks" that I've been facing in my life. Plans and "routes" that I thought were headed a certain way, yet I have faced obvious barricades or obstacles. I have felt frustrated so often at the time, but then I am so powerfully reminded that these "detours" are no surprise to God. He KNOWS and ALLOWS things to happen that seem out of my control for my good and HIS GLORY!!!
Ok, back to last night's experience... so around 11:15 p.m., I came to those barricades in the road... it seems like they appeared out of NO WHERE! NO warning at all! (or at least I didn't think I had seen any). After turning around multiple times, my headlights flashed on an orange sign... "BRIDGE OUT"... "WHAT??!!?" I thought. And to think I was tempted to try squeezing through the barricades? (no, I wouldn't have... it was just a fleeting thought in the midst of my impatience). It was then that I realized that that ROAD BLOCK was for my own safety!! And... after calling a friend who saved the day, I came safely to a familiar road by way of a route that had once been unknown to me.
And what song came on the radio as I was re-routing my destination? "Bless the LORD" !! I was able to sing along and remember the beauty of blessing the Lord even in the midst of my confusion! What a freeing thought and awesome reminder that I can REST and BLESS!
God will lead me through the "detours" of my life. He will guide me around the barricades and obstacles to safety, and re-route me to the plan that is most glorifying to HIM!!
As HIS children, are we thanking HIM for those unplanned, frustrating times in our lives? Is our perspective in line with HIS?
"Thank you, Lord, for your guidance! Thank you for your sovereign plan in our lives! Give us your grace to embrace the "road blocks" and to obey the "detours"!
"As for God, HIS WAY is perfect. The Word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in HIM." ~Psalm 18:30
2 comments:
Great post, Sis! I laughed out loud at the comment about your getting lost with a GPS...you are so funny, and glad you can laugh about it. Love you so much and miss you, too!!!! :)
Nice post. Great blog title.
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