Construction

There are destinations in life where there is really only one way to get there without having to go through an off trail.

Driving down a long yet necessary trip by myself to Ohio left a lot of time to reflect. I passed through many areas that were “Under Construction” and they do not close off the road. Even so they wait for the darkest hours to get the work on the road done… And still they do not close off the road. People have to pass through. It is necessary, this is the only way to go. It can be a bit inconvenient, slow, noisy, scary and rough, but we proceed with much precaution.

There are always signs all around us with warnings ahead even before we approach the working site. As we pass through the rough road it may be at a reduced speed but the fixing needs to occur for the great big plan of an improved road. For us… there is a great big plan that He has of an improved and healthy life!

Eventually we get to the smooth road and it feels like you are driving in a space ship. Everything is going well and even fast. Times like this are constant for us, when we know which road we have to take. As we keep moving to where we need to go there is always going to be the rough road area to pass through and the smooth road area. Rightfully so with many signs all around… This still takes you to your destination. Even when the road moves from narrow to wide. So inconvenient… But in the great scheme of things, it is all just necessary. Fixing needs to occur.

I may make some mistakes along the way that cause delay because I am not a perfect person. But I do know this, I am going to do all things with God in my life and will always find that place in His presence where I completely belong with every good thing about me and with every flaw. I know that in the darkest times of my life is when most of the “road work” is getting done to make me more refined and renewed. God is rebuilding me day by day and it is a constant work. It is an ongoing construction site in my life. But God is the master architect and has great blue prints of my life. I trust that He has outlined everything to perfection and know all His things will come to pass for me.

 

When I woke today…I saw the dark road ahead. I remembered the different textures of the road as I drove through rough ground and smooth ground. In all of that I got to do what I was supposed to do. It was worthwhile. As I do get to spend this time alone, I reflect on all the places in my life where God has taken me. I sometimes beat myself over the bad stuff but I quickly bring myself to that place where He has given us grace! Tremendous grace! And I don’t want to take that for granted on my road trip. I want to acknowledge Him in all my ways. Even through things that weren’t the sharpest. I know He will love me no matter what and cover me with that grace. He took all my sins and burdens to the cross– PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE.

Through the construction I am able to see His superstructure!!! He shows us the path, we take it and in it we will have all the fullness that we need… He is the best builder there is! There is no other route to take but through His construction site. Just go through it.