The Light at the End of the Tunnel

  Have you ever been on one of those train rides or roller-coasters or waterslides that goes into a dark tunnel.  One of the ones that is pitch black and you have no idea where you are going.  Now, I know some of you would never go on a ride like that, and that's ok, but for those of us who do, we go on the ride, and we don't panic when it goes into the dark because we know that the tracks lead back out into the light.  We can enjoy the thrill of the unknown because we know that eventually we will end up where we are supposed to be.  

  But what about when that happens in life?  When you are traveling along just fine and then suddenly everything goes black, or when you suddenly can't find your way and you just seem to be being pushed along with the days.  It is during these times of darkness, confusion, or seeming lostness that we must lean into our faith, and more importantly, trust the promises of the One who inspires our faith.  Often times we know in our hearts the promises God has given us: for a hope and future (Jeremiah 29:11), for all things to work out for good (Romans 8:28), for healing (Isaiah 53:5), forgiveness (1 John 1:9), for supernatural provision (2 Peter 1:3), and for so many other things.  But sometimes we choose to only see the darkness around us, rather than looking ahead, knowing with confidence that the light of hope will appear in the distance.  

  When we remind ourselves that God is the one who built the tracks, and He knows exactly where we are headed, then we can be at peace even when we are unsure of where God is taking us.  We can have assurance He is bringing us towards something good.  We can fix our eyes ahead of us and rest in the knowledge that we are headed toward the light.  Do not let times of darkness or confusion in your life cause you to derail yourself or your progress.  Cling to the hope we have in God's promises and continue to walk down the path.  I can't wait to see you succeed!

~K.W.