Planes, Trains and Automobiles!

     There are many forms of transportation in our society. A long time ago to travel by boat was the way to get to places across the pong and it took many weeks. Now we can get on a plane and get to our destination (most of the time at least) the same day. Depending on the type of transportation you take will determine how long your trip takes. It could be a couple days of driving or a multi-destination flight or a scenic train ride to get you to where you need to be. Although there are many ways of going we always tend to want the easiest route. I won't lie, getting in a plane for a couple hours is way better than sitting in a car for a couple days. God's plan is like taking a trip, there are different kinds of transportation that can determine the type of trip and how long it takes to get somewhere.
     We want to get to where He wants us immediately and our journey there to be easy breezy lemon squeezy but here's a reality check, sometimes things don't happen how we want or how we think they will but if they happened how we wanted then that factors out God and it makes the journey ours and not His. I'm not saying that your journey will be easy and you'll get through it without pain because you might but what I am saying is that no matter what is going on, always look to God and trust that He knows what He's doing, even when you think taking a train would be much better than taking an automobile. There might be times when you feel alone or like no one else understands you and everything that is going on just seems like a sporadic mix crazy situations but always remember that God has a plan and He knows what He's doing. So no matter what form of transportation you're on right now, don't give up but look for opportunities around you to share the love of Christ.
     I love two things about flying; the trip is significantly shorter than driving and spending time among the clouds. But turbulence scares me half to death (I've seen Lost and there is no way I want to get stuck on a deserted island with "the others"). Although I get scared and generally have a serious "come to Jesus" moment when the trip gets bumpy, I still love being in the clouds. Look for the good in all situations and remember that God has you in His hand and most of He loves  you dearly.
     I hope that you all have a wonderful week and are enjoying the journey that God has you on!

                                     -Emily :)