Laying Down Tracks

Constructed between 1848 and 1854, with more than 20,000 workers, was the Semmering railway. This was an astronomical undertaking seeing this is a steep, treacherous part of the Alps, between Austria and Italy. Even more remarkable is the fact that during the time of laying down tracks there were no trains available yet. These men had a desire in their hearts to open up their community and reach out further than they had before. They built it in preparation knowing that someday the trains would come.

And so it is with us. During the mundane, routine times of life we also can choose to prepare for what may come. Too often the battle is lost in our mind even before we try. Our doubts, fears, and comparing our lives to others can quench the God given talents, gifts, and desires that we may have. Be honest with God. He already knows what is on your heart and has promised to direct your steps.

Now there is no guarantee that every dream or desire we have will happen but we can know that if we have trusted our Savior with keeping us in his hands for eternity, he knows what our daily needs are and will go with us in the journey. And sometimes the journey brings more joy than the destination.

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Verses to meditate on

Proverbs 27:12 A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.”

1 Corinthians 9:25
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever

I Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

John 15:7-11

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.