a dreamy gravel road in Missouri

I live in an apartment. And the apartment building is on concrete, next to more concrete, in a city. So, definitely not on a gravel road. And there is nothing wrong with that. It’s my living situation right now and that is quite okay. It’s part of God’s plan. BUT. I dream of gravel roads.

I love gravel roads. I love dirt roads. I love them even more when they lead to open fields, warm country houses filled with love, when they lead to barns with animals or when they lead absolutely nowhere. I used to love them when I was in college because they led to parties in a cornfield somewhere – that doesn’t happen anymore thankfully. ha! Now, if I visit a corn field it’s because I am partaking in family fall activities. That’s a much better reason.

My fiance and I just got back from his Grandpa’s farm in Missouri recently. He lives in a country house on a long gravel road that winds and turns. All of the leaves were changing and falling to the ground. The air was crisp in the mornings, but warm in the afternoons. You could hear the birds. You could hear the wind in the trees. It was absolutely tranquil and beautiful. It’s the type of living that makes you stop every once and a while and just soak in the moment.

We left the farm to return back home and while I was sad to leave, I was grateful for another visit and another chance to drive on the country backroads.

When I got home and parked my car next to all the other vehicles in our apartment complex, I noticed my car was covered in dust. I made a mental note to go through a car wash, but in a day or two, maybe more. The dust was welcome, and I didn’t want to give it up just yet.

I’ll continue being thankful for what I have now. It might not be my dream to live in small apartment, but I am on God’s path and that provides peace. I am blessed beyond measure. I have a cute, comfy apartment where all my needs are met. It’s filled with warmth and love – and that’s pretty special.

I will keep dreaming though – keep praying, planning, saving and… preparing. God says to prepare ourselves for His blessings. Blessings often follow responsible action and preparation. “The plans of the diligent lead to abundance” says Proverbs 21:5. God increases what we are faithful with, and He WANTS to provide goodness and abundance. I can have faith and believe wholeheartedly that God’s graciousness will be revealed in His timing. Faith, I am learning, is also expectation.

a gravel road outside my hometown of Grand Forks, ND

Farmland for miles in South Dakota

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