Deer in the Headlights
In our garden spot of the world, we have to watch for deer in the headlights. We have several trees on one side of the road and farm fields on the other. Although beautiful and fun to watch, deer cause many accidents.
Deer in the headlights freeze in the middle of the road.
Both cars and the people in them suffer damage if they fail to stop in time. Therefore, we drive slower in certain areas.
If we act like deer in the headlights, we also freeze in place.
Causes include:
- Fear
- Surprise
- Confusion
- Strong emotions
We might:
- Get caught red-handed
- Experience unexpected and overwhelming responsibilities
- Face decisions with no easy answers
- Receive news of a birth, marriage, death, or other major family event
Although we freeze at times, unsure what to do, we don’t have to face the future alone.
God offers guidance and hope, whatever our situation.
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord” (Psalm 31:24 NIV).
Thanks to Carole Fite for the suggestion. Image by enriquelopezgarre from Pixabay
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Many of us grew up in the sticks. We had to travel several miles to the closest town. Our travel time increased to reach a city. Some of us remain in the sticks or visit often.