I have learned that no matter how well planned out a trip could be, there's a really good chane it will not turn out as planned. Whether that is because of a flat tire, broken chain, road being closed, getting stuck in a river, or whatever other weird thing that may happen. There are always unexpected twists and turns, but it is always an adventure worth the ride. Life is also made to be an adventure. We can make perfect plans on how we think our life should go, but there are always the unexpected twists and turns that Jesus brings us on.
Lord, that you would guide me through this adventure. That you would take me on your path, even if it is different than what I think it should be.
I have learned the importance of knowing the driver I go with and have complete trust in him. Every moto trip we go on, it is always with Dominican drivers, experienced in the streets, the road conditions, and the driving patterns. Usually any fears I may have are put at ease, knowing they will take care of me and be wise in their driving choices. This last trip I went on, I went with a man I had never met before, didn't know anything about, and I will admit, I was nervous and a little scared putting my life in the hands of a stranger. If I would have spent more time with him before hand, I would have had more trust in him. Each day, I put my life in the hands of the Lord, trusting that He will take care of me. Do I intentionally spend time with the one who 'drives' my life?
Lord, that I would know you, the one whose hands I put my life in each day. May I daily spend time with you to know your love, mercy and character so that I may fully trust you through each of life's adventures.
There are times on these trips that I feel safe and secure, free to look around at the beautiful countryside of the land I live. The mountains, flowers, houses, faces of this country. The driver almost disappears as I trust him completely become more focused on my surroundings.
Lord, that I would enjoy the ride you are taking me on and put full trust on you, but may I never forget who is driving my life.
There are many times on these trips that I am tempted to be full of fear. Zooming through the mountainside, I am tempted to look at every dog, every corner, every other truck or moto and imagine the worse that could happen. I squeeze my driver, the one I have have once trusted my life with. My independence and need for control rages inside me as I desire to take back control of my life. But then I realize, I have trusted him for a reason. He knows the streets. He knows the limits of the bike we are on. He knows the wisest way to drive. And if I were the one driving, I would have NO idea what I was doing and I would crash so fast. And really, these thoughts won't change the outcome, or secure me anymore. All I can do is cling to the one I have put my trust in.
Lord, that I may cling to you as you take me through the scary times in life. That I would not be tempted to look around and imagine all the ways I can get hurt but that I will just depend on you with everything I am.
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| My first trip to Constanza |
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| Trip #2 to Constanza |
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| One of my many trusted drivers, Eddy |
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| On the calles buenas |
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| Sometimes we run into unexpected obstacles, but that's what makes it an adventure. |
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| Flat tire... Hanging out on the side of the road |
Thank you Lord, for being the best driver ever. Thank you that I can put my complete trust in You and that I can cling to You in every situation you may take me through.
