Red Lights...

You know those days you have to be somewhere and you are running right on time just a little late and you hit EVERY RED LIGHT in your path! O those moments can be so frustrating. And goodness gracious- we have the longest wait at signals here- no joke! If you don't believe me drive through Medford, OR at some point and you will see I am not exaggerating. The worst is approaching the yellow as it is turning red- you know you just missed your chance to get through the intersection and now you play the waiting game...

It is so much like our life. We are hustling around trying to get from point A to point B and something unexpected brings us to a halt. My kids have witnessed my numerous one-sided conversations talking to the lights as they seem to invade my life when I don't want them too. They will understand someday. :)

I have realized that it is in the "Red Lights" of life we do the most growth, and sometimes we need to give ourselves the red light and be still. Too often we don't choose them though- they happen and we then must learn how to wait...There is strength in rest and waiting. It is hard to wait though. It is hard to have things happening around you and you be at a stand still. It is necessary for our growth and so may we not hinder our growth by fighting these times or making ourselves so busy we miss the lesson.