Under My Umbrella

So the other day I was walking my lovely girlfriend to E5, when it started raining. Since she forgot her umbrella, we had to share... hehehehehe =P. (In my defense, I suggested twice that she bring her's before we left her place. No complaints though =P).

All the scandalous stuff aside, I decided to hold the umbrella, and we continued on our way. However, because I was so concerned about her, I started walking crooked, and away from our destination.

She started repeating something, but even then, because I was so focused on her, I insisted on keeping the umbrella over her. After a few times however (as a scientist, I believe in doing multiple times... alright I just failed at listening), I finally heard her telling me to just keep walking towards the destination. She'll keep up with me, and make sure she stays under the umbrella.

This analogy hit me quite hard. Lately, I have been so obsessed over her well-being that I lost focus on the other things God has placed on my heart. Over this weekend, I was able to step back and turn my eyes away from my girlfriend. All the other things God has convicted me of returned, and immediately I found strength doing these things, because I must go.

This analogy now serves as a reminder that if I can't keep my eyes on where God wants
me to go, then whoever I'm leading will go astray with me. I have to trust that those under my umbrella will stay close, and yes, I should take a look back once in a while to make sure things are okay, but if I keep my eyes there for too long, then everyone suffers. And if the other person/people goes another direction, then pray it will not be out of sin or disunity, but that we will part in love.

Soli Deo gloria