Friday, October 21, 2011
OVER OR AROUND
sea, 19…I am making a way in the wilderness.
Over or Around
The river was higher than usual. A great amount of rainfall through
the year had caused it to swell its banks. This fall the water wasn't
gurgling and bubbling along, rather it was churling and rushing in a
steady rapid flow.
The small part of the river I could see from the window had some
pretty good-size boulders. There were other rocks, all sizes from the
tiny chips at the river bottom to the massive stones. Whenever the
river water came to one of these rocks, it didn't stay there. The rock
didn't prevent the water from continuing on.
The river rolled over pebbles and smaller rocks. It went around
boulders and larger rocks. Sometimes additional waters came alongside
and joined with the water at the rock, supporting it to move past the
obstacle.
When we encounter formidable roadblocks in our lives, it is important
to carry on. There is always a way. We know that the enemy comes to
steal, kill, and destroy. He does not want to sort of mess up our
lives, he wants to totally wreck them and ultimately separate us from
God.
But God is life. John 10:10 talks about the abundant, over-the-top
life that Jesus brings to us. Sometimes we go it alone, other times we
need help and support from a family member, close friend, prayer
partner, bible study group etc. But always we need the guidance of our
friend, the Holy Spirit.
The river water did not encounter a deterrant and say, "oh no! I am
stuck here. What am I going to do?." One way or another, over or
around, it kept persevering. There is always a solution, always a
way….over or around, with God.
God Will Make A Way (Words and music by Don Moen)
God will make a way Where there seems to be no way He works in ways
we cannot see He will make a way for me
He will be my guide Hold me closely to His side With love and
strength For each new day He will make a way.
inspirational messages by Sally I. Kennedy
Sally I. Kennedy, ©2011
http://www.sallyikennedy.com
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