Traveling

Are you thinking of traveling this summer?

   ~~If so, you must first choose a destination—then begin planning your trip

What is the budget?

Will you fly or drive?

~~If flying, you will need plane tickets; if driving, you need a map to determine how many miles you’ll   travel and the best route to take.

Will you plan stops along the way or drive straight through?  

Is the entire family available to go?  What about the dog; stay or go?  Use a kennel or ask a neighbor?

How many meals will be eaten out?  How much will you spend?

Will you pack a picnic basket and cooler, or eat at restaurants?

Where will you stay, and with whom?  And how many nights?

~~You must make reservations or contact friends and family to confirm availability

What will the weather be like?  What kind of clothing will be needed? How will we pack?

Will medications be needed? Do we have enough on hand or will we need to order from the pharmacy?

There are so many things to consider—so many decisions to make! And the list goes on and on!

And you can’t do it in the dark--

you need LIGHT!

It’s hard to write down a plan, make needed calls etc., without LIGHT.

ARE YOU TIRED YET???

There is a warning in the book of Proverbs about traveling:

“poverty will come upon you as one who travels.”

The result is two forms of poverty:  financial and spiritual

 From a practical standpoint if plans are not made and a budget not considered, traveling can bring us to financial poverty.

But let’s consider the Spiritual poverty that can happen when traveling!

·         Every day is different—

·         different location and activities

·         different schedule or routine

·         different people

When we are home we usually wake with the alarm clock, prepare for the day, eat on a regular schedule and progress through the daily routine. Does part of that routine include a time set aside to read God’s word and sit at Jesus feet and learn from Him? Remember that we mentioned needing LIGHT to make the travel plans? GOD IS LIGHT!

“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.”   1 John 1:5

We need that light on a daily basis when traveling, as well as at home with the predictable—somewhat daily routine!  So, my suggestion is: always plan to spend time with Jesus during your travel schedule. You live in His presence and can enjoy Him every moment—but take time to really listen to what He’s saying to you through His word—receive the LIGHT He promises to be in your life and promises to give —even while you are traveling. Plan intentionally, so neither financial poverty nor spiritual poverty will overtake you!

Have blessed travel times this summer!

I would love to hear from you!  Please send your comments or questions

dianne.doty@hotmail.com