Over the Fourth of July holiday, I drove with my family to Ft. Lauderdale Beach to have a time of rest, relaxation, and fun. On the three hour drive south, it just rained, and rained, and rained. I thought to myself, WOW! So much for an opportunity to enjoy the beach.
As we drove through what seemed to be a torrential downpour, I began to see many cars pulling off the side of the road,or pulling under bridges to wait for the storm to pass. I immediately recalled the time when my Mom was teaching me how to drive and she said “Whenever it rains, if you can help it, don’t stop and wait it out, proceed with caution and drive through the storm”. I’ve followed my Mom’s instructions for many years now, and it has proven to be the best of advice.
As we drove through the rainstorm this time, I began to see it in a different light. Ten minutes of driving through the storm, and rain, we came to a point where we’d driven out of it. It was sunny, warm, and bright. It looked as if it had never rained at all. I was completely amazed!
Life is exactly like driving through a rainstorm, inside our trials, problems, and issues, its dark, and we can’t see what is ahead of us because of the cloudiness of worry and despair.
I’m reminded of a time when a long term relationship I was in dissipated. I was very hurt, and saddened by the events that led to its final demise. I allowed myself to feel all of the hurt and pain that came with this loss, so that I can put it all behind me. Slowly, I began to push through that turbulent time in my life. Although I couldn't see my way in front of me, and I couldn’t see where I was going; I woke up every morning saying “I’m going to make it through this one day at a time”.
Pushing forward re-fueled my spirit and gave me a new confidence toward my future. With much hard work, I made it through that tough time and entered a new level in my life. I’m grateful for that dim period, because in it, I found strength and courage to always move through adverse situations.
Be encouraged to keep pressing through the storms of life, because in just a short while, the issues will be behind you and your best days will be in front of you! Wallowing in your storm with doubt and discouragement will keep you there longer!! Move forward with a vengeance expecting the bright rays of your efforts to lead you right through your storm!
“For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
As I have stated many of times in the past, you are a true blessing not only to everyone person in which you come into contact with but a blessing to the world who will one day know you as the Angel in a butterfly's disguise..555-333
ReplyDeleteI loved this post. The advice your mom was golden and can be applied to every area of life.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, my parents told me the same thing.....it's amazing how driving through a storm can also relate to how we live our lives and handle tough situations that we may face. Either we are the ones who sit and wait or the ones who push through and end up on the other side.
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous: Thank you so much for those kinds words. We all need encouraging. Thanks for encouraging me (555-333) :)
ReplyDelete@ Makasha: You are correct! The old lesson taught from Mom can serve in any situation. I'm grateful for revelation. Thanks for commenting!!
@ Courtney: Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Pushing through is imminent to make it over. I totally agree!!
Great post!!!! My fav scripture too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Cheryl!! One of my favorite scriptures also!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful It's awesome when we learn to push through our storms and dance in the rain....
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