The Road Trip…

Do we live in a beautiful country or what? My wife and I and 4 great friends traveled nearly 1,200 km across southern BC from July 1-4 on our motorcycles and encountered a black bear, over a dozen deer, a huge moose, an eagle picking up lunch from the lake, natural hot springs, 4 ferry rides, rain and numerous feasting opportunities.

If I were to stop and count all the blessings from this trip, I could fill a book with pictures, memories, laughter and of course praise to our Creator.

When is the last time we took time to give thanks to God for ALL our blessings? I would be willing to bet that if you took a few minutes today and thought through everything God has blessed you with (both good and hard stuff), you would be able to fill at least a page in your journal.

Momentum in leadership is not a whole lot different then my recent road trip. There are times that the open road is amazing and full of exciting sights and sounds. Then there are times where the dreary “rain” can almost cripple your spirit and cause you to just want to curl up in a ball and wish the day to go away.

It is in both of those experiences, we as Leaders can see the hand of God working in our lives and choose to lead/follow with strength and diligence, knowing that our circumstances can only impact us if we yield to them. It really reminds us that we really control very little in life, and that with which we do control, do so with humility and patience, because the weather may change just around the corner.

Well, the trip is over and I am back in my office chair wishing for the open road and the excitement of the weekend. Oh, did I mention, I am very thankful for an amazing trip (rain and all)!!

Care to share any insights, thoughts, and blessings about life as a Christ follower?

Brian Derksen
National Director of Church Relations