Photo was taken on the Butter Road, near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Thought on Monday – June – 08/06/2015

A magazine asked its readers, “What are the most inspiring words you have ever been told?” Some answers were predictable, some were flippant, some were deep and profound but one that stood out in particular was the following: “You may not know where life’s road will lead you, but keep moving because God is walking with you”. There are few who know where life’s road will take us. If we knew everything we might be gripped with fear or bubble with excitement. But to know everything would quench the element of surprise and a sense of looking forward. We are invited to put our trust in God knowing that God is walking with us, whatever may lie ahead of us. In the Gospel of John, it is put very beautifully, “I am the gate. Anyone who enters through me will be safe. They will go freely in and out and be sure of finding pasture.” It is comforting to know that we will be safe and that the gate will never be closed on us, no matter what we may have done or will do. We pray that we will always feel secure, loved and safe especially when we are struggling and unsure.