Today I am thankful for bumps in the road...because when I hit one the rear a/c comes on in my Tahoe. So don't be discouraged if you encounter a bump in the road...something really cool may be about to happen.
I was, of course, being silly and serious at the same time.
It is true that my rear AC has some sort of short in it and comes on when we hit a bump. For those bumps, we are thankful.
But there are also times we encounter bumps (delays, setbacks, etc) on our spiritual journey to wherever it is we feel God has called us or whatever task He has asked us to complete.
It's during these times we learn to trust Him more. It is also during these times that we find out what we really believe and how our beliefs hold up under pressure or temporary disappointment.
For these bumps, I am also thankful.
I read a devotional last week in the DayStar Newsletter by Alan Bullock that echoes these sentiments. I hope these quotes encourage you as they did me:
"There are times when we have to garner great courage and push forward toward our destiny with determination, move past our setbacks by faith, and pray through our difficulties just like those in the Bible to reach our heavenly destination and receive the answers to our prayers."
"Before Joseph reached his place of leadership under Pharaoh, which enabled him to save his family from starvation and extinction, he learned the principle that 'We often experience detours on the road to our dream-release and sphere of influence before the final arrival at our place of greatest victory.'"
"After the rooster crowed three times, Peter had to learn the principle that, 'He could not allow his fears and failure to distract him from his call can purpose.' Remember, our destiny is often determined by our daily choices and decisions that we make to persevere...Peter had to push past his failure...and move beyond his soiled reputation. When he did, he became the man God used to reach the Gentiles and shape the spiritual landscape of Israel and the church."
Wherever you are on your journey, know that God is working in you and through you for greater purposes. Rejoice and give thanks in all things, knowing that growth and change are essential to maturing in Christ.
You are on your way to your dream-release and your place of greatest victory.
And if you hit a bump, remember, a cool, refreshing breeze may be on its way. :)
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7 friends had this to say:
Love this!! Totally needed this Word in my life today - these past few months even! I'm settling into the truth of this on a deeper level. Bless the Lord!
Joy!
Kathy
I love this idea that even when we things are not going our way, when we cannot figure out where things went wrong, help is on the way and will lead us to a place of strength and victory.
Shelly,
I love that your air comes on when you hit a bump. When I hit a bump, a warning light about slippery surfaces comes on. Not quite the same...I would like a burst of air.
Hope all is well!
I need the air! Loved this post. I have hit so many bumps in the road I have blown tires out! Breath on me Jesus!
This was a great post and the bumps can always be worse I tell myself and I felt like I literally felt that cool breeze today with no wrap on my head.
Thanks for this beautiful post!
Michelle
I'm trying to remember that God knows every bump, and each one has a purpose! And the purpose is to draw us closer into relationship with Him. Thank you for this reminder today!!!
This was fantastic. Sometimes it's hard to be thankful for the bumps.... I'm growing and learning. Thanks for this post.
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