My mom and I took a trip this past week and encountered many obstacles. It was hard to remember that the destination was ahead. First, the roads were jammed with traffic. Second, there was road work being completed and three busy lanes merged into one, creating major slowdowns. Then, a heavy rain crashed relentlessly against the windshield making it hard to see. Unfortunately, I took a wrong turn and added an extra hour to an already never-ending drive. Mom and I were weary when we finally reached our journey’s end. But amazingly, when we were finally in the place we wanted to be, all the earlier trials faded into the background.
Difficulties can get in the way of our hopes and dreams too. But we won’t give up, because the destination is just ahead. “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” (Galatians 6:9 NLT) Remember, we’re not traveling this road alone. God says with his help, our dreams are attainable. “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'” (Matthew 19:26 NIV) The plan God has for our lives is good, so we can travel with confidence. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NLT) Let hope arise, because the destination is just ahead.
Things to do today:
- Take time to dream.
- You can also read another blog called ‘Despite the Obstacles-Keep Going’ and listen to two songs by clicking on the blue lines above: Come to Me and Glorious Unfolding