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The Detour is the Road


This week i began teaching and additional class at school.  Its an enrichment course for the kiddos that don't attend on Fridays.  I am lucky enough to be working with Jen during the next 6 weeks.  She is an incredible woman, mother and follower of Christ.  She knows enough about my journey and knows how long and hard it has been.  As I've been facing new challenges as the year is coming to an end, I have been struggling with the path I've been on.  I've wondered WHY God has sent me down this road.  What's the purpose in the pain and loneliness?  Why does it continue?  Does he not see me and my suffering?  I am far from a perfect person, but I try to live the best life I can to represent Christ and show love and honesty to those around me.  
Back to Jen, she always has the right words and positive energy (even with her own struggles).  She can lift you when you are low and knows exactly what to say.  When we were teaching together on Friday she asked if I had heard the son 'Detour'. I had not, she said she would set it to me.  Sure enough she did and it spoke deeply to my heart.  I hope when you listen it also speaks to you.  
He does not pass over me in my suffering, he is holding me and my broken dreams.  I will believe when the way is long and slow.  I will trust that this detour my life has taken is the road.  There is purpose in this, all my questions leads to the trust he has never left me, he is always by my side. 
Thank you Jen for reminding me that there is purpose in this journey and my final destination will be so beautiful.   

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