Sounds like a simple thing to do ~change lanes ~ but then again it can be tough and dangerous. Traffic is heavy, mean drivers not letting you in, people tailgating and today's term of "Road Rage" seems to be at every stop light. I long for those long curvy country roads where there are no cars and our only worries is a deer running out or how big is the bug going to splat on the windshield.
Life has its lanes doesn't it?
Life goes down the path sometimes in the left lane - full speed and we are just either trying to keep up or we are getting run over from behind. The right lane keeps us going slow because of the traffic getting on the highway and people slowing down to get off. The middle lane seems to be the easiest to navigate because all we have to do is keep 'er straight.
Sooner or later - we have to change lanes and its during these times we evaluate where we are. Do we get in the fast lane or make our way to the right so we can get off this highway. Maybe life has been tough - maybe its been easier than most - right now as you look at your life - you know what lane you are in don't you?
If there was something in your life that you could change - what would it be? What lane would you be in today if that decision of long ago was made differently? I think we all would like to change things in our lives ... we are all not perfect and decisions can sometimes put us in the wrong lane - the wrong interstate and headed for disaster. I often think about the big decisions in life and wonder if God was asked to be part of that decision. Was that decision made on emotions or feelings... they are the worst decision makers!!!
It takes courage to change - some think its determination or will power. I think God is the only one that can help us change. Some people DREAD change and are afraid - so they stay in that bad and abusive marriage or in that dead end job that they just cant wait for Fridays to come.
Change is necessary for us to grow and to learn. When it comes to change, we have an easy time identifying and wanting it. But making it happen is something else entirely. Simply put, we can’t change. Not on our own at least. We need help, direction and hope if we’re going to really make change in our lives.
Do you see a need in your life right now to change? Do you feel there is more or something better than where you are and you know you need to change lanes?
Jesus told his disciples many times to not be afraid. Sometimes we can't see what is up ahead - sometimes smoke has filled the car - our spotter tells us to go high - to go low - whatever the safest path may be to get through the mess that is up ahead.... that is God softly whispering in your ear giving you the direction you need. Listen - be still - Listen some more and then change lanes.......
It might be the best move you have ever made.... only time will tell.
Faith = TRUST + BELIEF
Matthew 7:13
13"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
Be strong loved ones and don't give up. Do what God is calling you to do today. Even if that means driving alone on that road - it will only be for a short time. A time to learn something new ... and a time for others to follow along. This new road may not be easy but God is showing you what lane you need to be in. Thats the lane I want to be in ... we are in this together.
Randy~
Life has its lanes doesn't it?
Life goes down the path sometimes in the left lane - full speed and we are just either trying to keep up or we are getting run over from behind. The right lane keeps us going slow because of the traffic getting on the highway and people slowing down to get off. The middle lane seems to be the easiest to navigate because all we have to do is keep 'er straight.
Sooner or later - we have to change lanes and its during these times we evaluate where we are. Do we get in the fast lane or make our way to the right so we can get off this highway. Maybe life has been tough - maybe its been easier than most - right now as you look at your life - you know what lane you are in don't you?
If there was something in your life that you could change - what would it be? What lane would you be in today if that decision of long ago was made differently? I think we all would like to change things in our lives ... we are all not perfect and decisions can sometimes put us in the wrong lane - the wrong interstate and headed for disaster. I often think about the big decisions in life and wonder if God was asked to be part of that decision. Was that decision made on emotions or feelings... they are the worst decision makers!!!
It takes courage to change - some think its determination or will power. I think God is the only one that can help us change. Some people DREAD change and are afraid - so they stay in that bad and abusive marriage or in that dead end job that they just cant wait for Fridays to come.
Change is necessary for us to grow and to learn. When it comes to change, we have an easy time identifying and wanting it. But making it happen is something else entirely. Simply put, we can’t change. Not on our own at least. We need help, direction and hope if we’re going to really make change in our lives.
Do you see a need in your life right now to change? Do you feel there is more or something better than where you are and you know you need to change lanes?
Jesus told his disciples many times to not be afraid. Sometimes we can't see what is up ahead - sometimes smoke has filled the car - our spotter tells us to go high - to go low - whatever the safest path may be to get through the mess that is up ahead.... that is God softly whispering in your ear giving you the direction you need. Listen - be still - Listen some more and then change lanes.......
It might be the best move you have ever made.... only time will tell.
Faith = TRUST + BELIEF
Matthew 7:13
13"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
Be strong loved ones and don't give up. Do what God is calling you to do today. Even if that means driving alone on that road - it will only be for a short time. A time to learn something new ... and a time for others to follow along. This new road may not be easy but God is showing you what lane you need to be in. Thats the lane I want to be in ... we are in this together.
Randy~
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