I am currently stuck in traffic. We have a long trip ahead of us and it is somewhat frustrating. But I have been thinking since I have been sitting here (Lord knows I have the time….). I’m thinking about the hope we find in the unknown future. Let me explain.

I have no idea how long the traffic jam is ahead of me. But in a strange way that fact is comforting. I keep thinking “it will clear up just ahead.” Even when it doesn’t right away I’m still okay becausw I know emergency vehicles are deployed and people are doing their jobs. I have faith in them. That hope keeps me sane on a moment by moment basis. It helps me keep my attitude in check.

The same thing is true about our lives and the organizations we lead, even our families. Sometimes things happen and the timetable for our dreams is not what we hoped it would be. This could be because of other people, the current economic environment, or sometimes it is the result of a character trait within us that still needs to be developed. Regardless of the cause, we can rest assured that the Lord has swung into action because He had already prepared for it ahead of time.

If you are dreaming God’s dreams for your life, don’t let the “traffic jams” upset you. Have faith because God is working and your breakthrough moment could be just around the next curve!

Keep moving forward . . .