April 7, 2010

A Thought About Walking the Path Before You.

Sometimes life can take you in directions that you never imagined or expected. Sometimes that means walking down very difficult paths that you'd rather not go down. Life may even come to a screeching halt and leave you feeling utterly paralyzed. If this happens you may not know what to do or how to cope, but one thing is for sure......sooner or later you will need to pick yourself up and get moving again. If you don't, life may pass you by.
As much as we wish we could control all of life's circumstances the simple fact is that we just can't. Sometimes our hopes get dashed before we even get moving. You may find yourself being led in directions that you never ever imagined or designed; paths that are just beyond any understanding; paths that are not at all what you had eagerly hoped for. So, why not trust in the One who holds your future?

Instead of questioning the direction your life has taken why not just accept the fact that there is a new path before you right now. Stop questioning the “whys” and “what if's.” and push yourself to move forward. Whatever was - is in the past. The present is what is important now. Take one minute at a time. The past is a brief reflection. The future is yet to be realized. Today is right now and it's always before you. Take each minute one step at a time, with courage, faith, and determination. Keep your head up and your best foot forward, put your trust in the One who holds your life deep in the palm of His very omnipotent hands. Walk life's journey with confidence and trust, and soon your steps will become firm and your footing will be solid again.

A path that you may never have imagined will eventually emerge and take you in the most comfortable direction you could have ever hoped to follow. When you emerge you will be a wiser more confident person than your were before. Just be sure to keep believing in both God and His faithfulness and walk with confidence into your destiny. You may find it magnificent, spectacular and beyond your wildest dreams.
That's about all I have to say about that...for now.

2 comments:

  1. Marianne BrollApril 08, 2010

    Very wise Rhonda and oh so true!! 6 years ago I never imagined I would be where I am today. The most devestating thing to happen in my life turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. Life is so much better now and so much more interesting!!
    I love reading these little tidbits you post!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Appreciate your words, and not to take away from what you wrote, but I really really like your tree pictures, too!

    ReplyDelete