During the summer we visited a country park, and on an impulse we
decided to hire some tandems. As we set off, adults on one bike and
boys on another, we were rather wobbly for a while and I found it very
strange being stuck on the back of the bike, not able to see where we
were going with no idea when a bend was approaching or quite what
direction we were heading.
As I pondered the experience I realized what a good representation it
was of our family and our life. My husband up front leading the
family, giving us direction and working with a purpose, providing the
power and the direction we need to keep focused on our goals. He puts
in the long-term steady graft to keep us moving forwards. And then
there's me – working away behind him, not exactly sure where we're
heading, not entirely sure of what we may be about to face,
occasionally being thrown off track by something I wasn't expecting,
but working away right behind him to help Him lead the family to
beautiful new places and exciting things to discover. I also have to
keep the children focused alongside us and encourage them when the
going gets tough too. And then there are the children - sometimes
alongside us, sometimes lagging behind wondering what on earth we're
up to now, but enjoying the ride too and having some fun along the
way.
Often we have no idea exactly where we are headed, but we do have a
great guide to help us. A guide who will keep us focused on the end
goal and give us the endurance to keep going when the going gets
tough. We may not be able to see the full picture ahead, but He gives
us glimpses of His glory along the journey. But He also allows us
times to just sit back and be carried for a while too when we grow
weary – just like my husband did for me. But don't tell him that
bit…..!
Corinne Mason
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