I find driving to be a very soothing activity (especially if one has the right kind of music blasting through the speakers) and I have had a lot on my mind lately. For starters, I feel my life is changing. There is a growing desire inside of me for a change. But I don't quite know what that change is exactly... Is it moving out? Is it relationship/marriage? Is it work-related? In either case, I feel this premonition (if you will) that a change is coming.
And it's coming sooner than I think.
A lot can happen in a short amount of time. I have seen this in my own life. I have seen people meet and get engaged within three months of meeting each other. That concept kind of blows my mind, but I'm not going to say "Well that will never happen to me" because then it probably would. Isn't that how life goes sometimes? And it is not just marriage! This last year a lot has happened in my life... a lot. For those of you who know me, you already know most that has happened. People can be gone in the blink of an eye and your world can be turned upside down faster than you can think. Life changes quickly...
So I was driving along, heading North, as I reflected on some of the things that have happened this last year and everything that has happened since August. I was blessed to realize how similar life is to a road.
On your Road of Life, you may be cruising along enjoying the ride. Perhaps it is a nice smooth ride, with little bumps in the road. You might even occasionally stop to enjoy the scenery! At other times on your trip, you might encounter areas where there are potholes and debris. During those hazardous times, I encourage you to do as President Uchtdorf taught, "Slow down!"
The curves of life can sometimes be a difficult obstacle. But if we slow down and follow the path, we will not run off the road and crash. We may not know how long the bend in the road is, or if there is a hill on the other side. We often cannot see around a curve, and--like a curve in life--trying to speed around it can be hazardous, thinking we know what is on the other side of that bend.
But the thing I enjoy most about driving is the knowledge that I am going somewhere.
I may not know my end destination, but I have a goal to drive in one direction. If I plan to "drive North" I am going to make sure I keep taking roads that will lead me North. I will not take a road that says "South" or that appears to be a long U-turn, causing me to go the other direction. I do not wish to drive off my designated path. Sometimes in life, I feel like I know where my end destination is. At other times, I feel as though I am simply driving to drive.
And there is nothing wrong with either of those opinions! Occasionally life gets hard and all you can do is drive. You don't know where the road will lead you, but you know you are headed in the right direction.
And the direction is all that really matters.
Yes, you want to reach an end destination at some point, (and let's all hope we're going to arrive at the end destination of being worthy to live with our Heavenly Father again). But when it comes to this life, we will all end up at different locations. Some will get married, some may not. Others may have kids, others may not. More may attend college, many more may not.
The point is, we are all driving on the Road of Life. We will all experience the bumps, construction, and thrills of driving it. The blessing is being able to know that if we do have an accident of any kind, our loving Savior Jesus Christ is instantly there beside us, helping us, and guiding us through the trial. Jesus Christ will never leave us alone. And the best part is, unlike a call to a service company, we never have to wait for Him!!! If we will but turn to Him for help, He will help us. All we must do is ask.
And that, my dear friends, is what brings me the greatest peace of all while I drive this Road of Life.
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