And how blessed all those in whom you live,
whose lives become roads you travel;
They wind through lonesome valleys, come upon brooks,
discover cool springs and pools brimming with rain!
God-traveled, these roads curve up the mountain, and
at the last turn—
Psalm 84:5-7
The seasons of a life surrendered have God’s footprints all over them. There are times of seemingly unending winding through valleys shrouded in loneliness and questions of “Are you still with me Lord?” There are sudden moments of refreshing at a brook, but just as quickly as it was set upon it fades into the distance. The discovery of a cool spring and overflowing pool brings welcome relief. And when the mountain hike is complete there is the fullness of His presence to bask in.
I take note that the psalmist never implies how long the journey; the length of time in each season. He never promised the winding valley of loneliness would be but a moment or that you can simply sit and soak in the cool pool. He does say however that these a re God-travelled roads and the promise of His presence awaits. I need to be aware in the seasons in the valley and even the hike up the mountain that God is travelling the roads with me. That the lonely valleys are there so I cling even closer and the curve up the mountain is when I lean into Him.
Father, I’m so thankful that you not only know the road I travel but you are my travelling companion. I am going to stop asking “Are we there yet?” and start asking that you teach me to enjoy every moment of my journey with you. amen
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