What signs do you pay attention to?

How many of us pay attention to signs – driving or otherwise?

We drove out to BC early March from Alberta. A snowstorm closed the Coquihalla (ever watch that show “Highway to Hell?”) over the weekend. Rick had been monitoring highway reports and we left that Sunday.

We had highways largely clear and dry even though surrounded by snowwalls of a previous weekend storm. Entering the Coq, outside Merrit, surrounded by the overhead highways signs said: ”Packed snow and slippery conditions. Be careful.”

I’m like: “Whaaat? It’s sunny, and roads are clear.”
(I’m driving in my head, even when I’m not. Just so you know.)

I’m already waiting for the shoe to drop. Fear, even imagined, can be debilitating.

It never did. The highways remained clear and dry. So grateful to God for a beautiful safe drive.

This visible sign gave a view that never materialized. What about signs that are not to be ignored?

Fear, worry, depression, unresolved grief are no less real signs that something is wrong. Some experiences are so painful they can cause deep and lasting wounds that hurt us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually and affect those around us. Trauma is a sign that deeper healing is needed.

It’s more than luck that I’ve became involved with the “Caring for the Wounded Heart” healing groups. I was clearly being taken by God in this direction and could have chosen to ignore the signs of His leading, given everything else I’m doing.

But God is calling us to uncomfortable places so that we can help others to receive God’s comfort through the unique gifts He’s given us.