Last week we had some unusually cold, rainy days. On one of those evenings, I was battling the elements on my way home from work.
I was two blocks away from my house when this big gust of wind almost knocked my umbrella right out of my hand. It was pretty brutal that day.
The easiest thing for me to do at that moment was to turn around and go in the opposite direction of where the wind was blowing or to run into a store for shelter, but as I mentioned I was almost at my destination. It would have been silly for me to go anywhere else but straight ahead.
So I squared my shoulders, made a decision to keep moving forward and kept on walking towards home. As I took one step at a time, I felt the Lord showing me how important it is not to let anything stop me in my tracks. Especially not when my goal was so close in sight!
Isn’t that what happens in our lives though? We’re going along fine, minding our own business and then some wind comes to distract us or to force us to make a detour.
I’m here to remind you that the Lord knows the plans He has for you, and sometimes the best thing we can do is to persevere and to stay the course!
Don’t make sudden moves or changes. Pray. Wait. Obey what God says to do next.
Sometimes we just want to give up or run away. But God knows what He’s doing even when it looks like you’re heading into a storm. And His purposes for you will be fulfilled in His perfect timing.
Blessings to you as you purpose in your heart to endure and to keep going! Your journey may be tough right now, but it will be worth it!
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
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This was a really good reminder. It can be hard to stay the course when it can feel like life is just beating you up. Thank you for sharing these beautiful words. Found you via Holley Gerth’s link up
So glad you were blessed! Thanks for visiting. Come back anytime. Blessings! Nancy
Many times in life that is the only way through….is through. and thats it. Its hard to embrace that feeling of being backed against a corner or forced to walk through the storm…but sometimes you are headed straight into one and just have to be resolved to hold on by the skin of your teeth and the grip of God’s grace.thanks
Hi Somer, thank God for His Amazing Grace that sees us through any storm! Thanks for stopping by. Come back anytime. Blessings, Nancy