Grooves

Smooth riding.  An open road free from roughness, ridges or bumps.  The moto riders practically glide on the freeway.  The sweet humming from the moto engines is all that can be heard.  Then suddenly, droooommmmmm, droooommmmmm, droooommmmmm.  Abe and Rowe had reached a stretch of unpaved, course-textured road, lined with deep grooves.  Their speed decreases considerably, and the moto riders move their bikes to the far right-hand lane.  Above the drone of their engines could be heard the deep sound of the grooves beneath their bikes.  Droooommmmmm.   The grooves in the road make their handlebars wobbly.  Their arms tire as they struggle to keep their bikes steady.  Increasing anxiety with each grooved mile.  Time seemed to be at a standstill. 

Our "ride" following Christ is not always smooth.  Our ride "wobbles" as "grooves" arise on our path, slowing us down, and giving us anxiety.  His Word says, "Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done."

Ten miles later, the moto riders finally pass the grooves, and are back on smooth road.  Relieved, Abe and Rowe rev their engines, pick up speed, and continue their race down the freeway...

At aHbe Racer, we've reached a patch of grooved road on our journey.  As we worry about business funding, our anxiety is heightened.  We focus on how our "bikes" feel unsteady and how tired we're getting as we keep the "handlebars" steady.  How quickly we forget the smooth roads He's already provided for us throughout this journey.  He assures us smoother roads lay just around the corner.  Grateful for His leading, we continue following Him, through grooved roads and rough patches, as the wheels are spinning...