Detours

In a previous post I discussed “change.” Well, I would like to rename that to “detour.” Often in all of our lives, we hit “road closed” signs that leads us down different paths than what we expected or thought that we wanted. We are forced, sometimes, to change routes or directions in the pathway of life. It may have to do with schooling, career, relationship, marriage, or family. I know that I have hit many of these throughout my life, and surly will hit many more. It can be difficult to let go of what I thought I was working towards or moving towards in my life. It can be painful. Often at the time I don’t understand why it is happening. But I have always been able to look back and see that there was a reason for it. That it has worked out better that I could have planned or accomplished on my own, going my own way, in my own time.

One thing that I have learned is that even though the situation changes, my over all life mission stays the same. I am still a daughter of the King. I am still growing in my relationship with God. I am still living my life on purpose, in faith, and for God.

In Acts 8, Philip hits some “detours.” First he heads north, and many people come to faith. Then he heads south, and one man comes to faith. Even though his direction changed, his mission to share the Good News did not. His purpose remained the same, no matter where he was.

Sometimes when in these detours, we lose sight of God. We miss his goodness because we don’t expect Him to be there. Yet, He is. He is alongside us, helping us, comforting us, giving us strength in these times of troubles.

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)