Can you recall riding on an isolated road at night or in the wee morning? Can you remember how
that experience felt- especially if you were uncertain of your location or how to get to your
destination. Were you  a little tense, perhaps you found yourself gripping the steering wheel
tightly. Were you checking  to see if anything looked familiar, or if there were  any other vehicles travelling on the same road.  It's something about riding on a dark, country road or a long stretch of highway alone.  Do you turn  on your high beams?  Are you watching for unusual problems-hazards?
Do you long to see something that feels familiar--safe?  Do you hope another vehicle or two will pass by?  Do you avoid looking into the headlights of approaching traffic?  Do you wonder where the other driver is heading?   The whole experience can be unnerving, uncomfortable, and sometimes a little frightening.
I was on a road like that recently.  I told myself stay calm, keep your eyes on the road, focus on the road, think about where you're going.  I reminded myself, that I had let others know  where I was heading- just in case.  I prayed the GPS was sending me the correct way.   And then my thoughts reflected on life situations.  That  we can find ourselves in very dark places, going through challenges we never imagined, feeling isolated, travelling certain roads looking for companionship.
   I begin to reflect on the Creator; that He knows where we are.  He is the ultimate GPS. He knows if there is danger ahead, things that will cause us great harm or pain, things we might need to avoid.   If we are open to hear Him; He reminds us to stay focused on Him, don't take our eyes off Him, don't look into the headlights of oncoming difficulty, don't be blinded or overwhelmed by life altering high beams. And if we do, He will guide us through.
 I have felt His assurance - comfort when moments have seemed so dark.  I have also witnessed that if I keep going there will be others to help make the road less lonely. As  I drove,  I thought that even if I can't see too far- I can turn on my headlights granting a longer view of the road-I can press into The One who knows me,and can help me feel safe in the darkness- protected in the darkness.
 If you keep living you are likely to experience some  dark roads. long lonely highways- lack of direction, hope, loss of... I hope that you will find strength and guidance  from the One who walked a long, hard, dusty road carrying some heavy stuff,  so that we could travel with the Ultimate Navigator--  TOWARD A BEAUTIFUL, PREDETERMINED  DESTINATION.