Out of the miry clay

It was a bumpy ride in the jungle as we drove through untarred roads in the van. I and a couple of my closest friends had taken time out to reflect, rejuvenate, explore and connect and part of the experience was a nature ride in the Safari. Nothing prepared us for the ride, though fun with lots of beautiful views, we experienced lots of bumps and turns along the way. Isn't that how life plays out itself for us most times? You plan for a fun ride and lo and behold, you encounter lots of hiccups and bumps on the way... Life... 

The area had a couple of rain storms earlier in the week, this added in a lot of muddy slippery slopes on our nature ride. As our driver expertly navigated the bumps and muddy puddles but we were unexpected navigated into a muddy pit and got stuck in the mud. 

Attempts to get out proved futile, as the driver exerted more gas on the engine, the van gave a loud roar with tires just rolling and van absolutely stuck, kicking muddy pebbles up in the air. Isn't that how life is sometimes? You keep making efforts to advance or get out of a mess but all attempts just seem like rolling tires with loud roars and no movement... Life...

As the driver made several attempts which proved abortive, my friends and I sat in the car waiting for the next steps, we started taking in some important lessons from this amazing adventure:

Bumpy rides and muddy puddles are all part of the journey, you just have to ensure you have an expert by the wheels and the only expert driver that can help navigate you through those bumpy rides and muddy puddles is Jesus. 

When you feel stuck, reach out for help. A lot of times, it's clear that we need help out of life's muddy puddles but we continue to exert more time and energy which usually leads to rolling tires, loud noises but no movement. The driver had to reach out for help from another driver who used a lever on his van to help pull our van out of the muddy puddles. And in no time, we were back on the road again. 

What situation do you find yourself in and it feels like you are stuck in a mud ? There will be people that God will bring your way to help direct and guide you, listen and be humble to receive the help you need. 

Never walk alone. Have you seen animals walking in packs, so that they don't fall prey to the enemy? We noticed on the safari ride that the vans went in packs, that way you wont spend hours wandering alone in the jungle. Moving in packs helped them map out the best experiences for their customers. 

Do you feel alone in certain aspects of your life? We are not designed to do life alone, find the right community that is headed in the same direction you are going, nurture beautiful relationships and grow in meaningful community.

Psalm 40:1-3-
 I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
    out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
    and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a new song in my mouth,
    a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the Lord
    and put their trust in him.

Pray with me: 

"Dear Lord, I lift this situation (Insert situation: career, business, family etc.) where i seem to be stuck, there is nothing impossible for you father, so lead me in your truth, shed light on my path and let your wisdom lead me out of this miry clay and set my feet on the solid rock. Thank you for answering when i call, in Jesus name. Amen." 

  

Yours in the walk...