Hazards Ahead!

It’s unavoidable. It’s dangerous. It’s always a surprise.

Hazards are everywhere along my journey across my travels. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of things that can get in the way along the road. I have nearly hit abandoned tires or busted down vehicles and even car parts. All of a sudden there it is - a hazard.

If you’re not on the lookout and quick to avoid, hazards can set you back. I expect them even though they are surprise. It’s as if they jump out at you. Especially, when you’re in a hurry, you don’t need a flat tire or an accident report.

Unbelievably, many drive like it is a race; an Indy 500. Accidents happen when people don’t pay attention. Hazards are everywhere!

Not only in my travels but also in my life, hazards happen. As in road-rage and life, we can be derailed in our journey spiritually. How do you manage the chaos and hazards all around? 

The Bible talks about such things. It encourages us to avoid certain practices, and it gives us instructions along the way. we can’t control what is outside of ourselves. Yet, we can avoid overreacting or responding with hostile intentions. Sure, we shake our heads and disbelief, but, we look to God for wisdom, and to have the right attitude when negative things interfere with our lives.

Speaking of hazards, after writing this article and putting it as a draft, I came upon one of those hazards that I’m speaking about. It looked like debris off a truck and in the heavy traffic it was unavoidable. thankfully, there was no damage, but again a reminder that there will be distractions and hazards ahead.