Bus Stop



Life is a little like riding the bus. 

We decide where we want to go, get on the right route and, eventually, arrive at our destination.  For example, say the Lord puts it on your heart to be a teacher.  You pick a college that has a great program in that field, sign up for classes and in four years you've reached your goal and can start sending out resumes.

Life can be like that.  Or, sometimes, not so much.

Sometimes, we miss our stop. 

So, what happens when you think you heard Him say one thing and it just doesn't happen?  Perhaps going to college never materialized because of financial challenges.  Or, you went to school, but changed majors to something else entirely.  Or maybe you even got off the bus early and dropped out of school before completing your goal.

In essence, you've missed your original stop. 

Have you missed this window of opportunity entirely?  Will the bus do another lap around the same route to give you another chance?  Or is there another opportunity just around the bend that's good too...just different?   Did you even hear Him correctly??

Or, is it possible, like in Narnia, that the signs look different down here?  You look around and see that you really are a teacher - teaching your own children at home, or maybe sharing words of wisdom with a friend, or even instructing your dog on how to be a decent member of society? 

One day I will be asking the Bus Driver these questions.  But, even though I may have missed some amazing things that He had for me at a previous stop, due to my own laziness, ignorance or willful disobedience, I know He works all things together for good. 

And, the next stop will be my best so far because He is the One driving me there.