Down the Road
When I was a child, several relatives lived down the road from us. My sister and I often walked to their houses to play with our cousins.
We also spent time wondering what God had down the road for our futures. Where would we live? What would we do?
Down the road has two meanings.
- On the same road or nearby
- In the future
This post will focus on the second meaning.
It pays to plan for what lies down the road.
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” That quote or similar ones have been credited to Benjamin Franklin, Reverend H. K. Williams, and others. Yet, the source remains uncertain. Regardless of who first said it, the truth endures.
We face an uncertain future.
Although we want to plan, life offers no guarantees. Therefore, we prepare for our goals. Yet, we also prepare for life’s unknowns.
God remains with us both now and down the road.
In spite of life’s uncertainties, we can always count on God’s peace and presence. Whether our plans work out or go down the drain, God promises never to leave us alone. All we have to do is follow Him in faith.
As we travel down life’s road, may we never stray from the straight and narrow.
“Mixed motives twist life into tangles; pure motives take you straight down the road” (Proverbs 21:8 MSG).
Thanks to Beckham Wilson for the suggestion and the photo.
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8 thoughts on “Down the Road”
I’m thankful that we don’t always have to know what will happen down the road. But, we can trust that God is always with us. Have a blessed week! 🙂
That’s a great point, Melissa. I totally agree. Blessings on your week too, my friend.
We certainly can’t plan for all life’s twists and turns, but when our love of God is first in our lives, He will see us through it all down the road.
Blessings, Diana!
I’m so thankful for that truth, Martha. God has carried us through many tough times. Blessings on all your endeavors.
Down the road of faith is the only way to travel. Watch the curves, the hills, and tunnels . . . 🎶
Amen. I can’t imagine any other way, Beckham. Thanks again for the suggestion and great photo.
We never know what’s “down the road” but we do know that our loving Father has the plan. Enjoyed your message, Diana.
Thank you, Katherine. What joy to know that we can lean on the one who knows what’s down the road.