Sanctification On the Road

The road is a busy, noisy, potentially dangerous place surrounded by hazards...crazy drivers, potholes, curves, blind hills, bad weather… many things that can throw us off course. In the busyness of this road called Life, I must make a conscious decision to Be Still. Psalms 46:10 says "Be still and know that I am God".

I have found that Stillness never "just happens".

It takes determined effort to find a Still, Quiet place to get alone with God and His Word... Especially with my 11 children surrounding me. Every morning, I need to search the "Road Map" for directions and prepare for the way ahead! With our 45 foot long, 13&½ foot high bus, we have to plot our course very carefully. We would never even consider just "heading in the right direction", yet how many times do I go through my day just hoping that I'm on course! I must take care to follow the BEST way… to save fuel, time and to avoid potential dangers! On this road of life, I have found the best way to be productive is to schedule our day and try to stick to it. Occasionally we have detours along the way, but I need to be aware that these interruptions are beneficial and not hazardous to the journey. Now, My hubby loves to Enjoy the Journey! Sometimes, I get so focused on "My Plan" that I don't allow Him to lead our family. I have had to learn to relax and allow him to lead… and I have had to learn to enJOY the journey. I have discovered with leading my Children that JOY is essential!! A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!! Chores, school, and the path of life, in general, goes so much smoother when I approach it with a Joyful Spirit! The Joy of the Lord is My Strength!!

In this Journey of life, there are times when we need to stop and "smell the roses"! I get so focused at times on all that needs to be done, that I allow the busyness to overcome us! I've come to realize that it's necessary to play together as a family!! My big kids love to play games together, my Littles love stories, and playtime with Mama! They will work harder during chore time with the knowledge that storytime is coming!️ Lastly, I have learned along this Journey, that HE IS GOD!! I must trust Him... when the trials come, and the way seems too long or too difficult, I must remember that He is God and it is His Path that I am to follow! I can't see the end of this road but GOD CAN! I am his child, and He loves me!

Psalms 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

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Mrs. Thren lives on the road with her husband and 11 children and knows a thing or two about the potential dangers of the road. What are some dangerous situations you have encountered on the road, and how might you apply these to spiritual truths or lessons?

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