Traveling

I named this blog "The Meanderings of a Man" for a reason. I seem to move around a lot. No, I don't move my family...I just get on airplanes and fly around the nation and, at times, the world quite a bit. I travel a lot for my job. I am currently sitting in Las Vegas waiting on an airplane! Funny enough I will be at the airport for seven hours before the plane even leaves. Though I love the time I get to spend studying, meditating, and praying; in truth, I dislike traveling because I have to be away from my family for long stretches of time.

My wife is strong and seems to do okay without me; though she would rather me be there. I want to lead her in the right way! She definitely faces challenges when I am gone. I know that I don't appreciate her as much as I should especially in light of how strong she is when I am away!

On the other hand, my children seem to struggle mightily without me there. Oh, they make it through the day to day stuff fine; but their sinful attitudes really show when I am not around. My wife, Angie, does a great job with the kids! Actually, she is much better than me in so many ways. The Lord seems to bless our wives in this way; but children need the loving and strong presence of their father! Deuteronomy 6 tells us that we need to teach our children along the way in all that we do. Being away from my family makes this very difficult!

Ultimately, our Lord is faithful even (especially) when we fail. I see His faithfulness in my life everyday! I especially see His faithfulness in times like these when I have time to reflect on things. Actually, while sitting at the airport, I am watching people walking through...it is interesting to note how much sin and strife there is in this world. It can be disheartening; but the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ keeps us going. This world is very messed up with sin; but we are to be salt and light to a lost and dying generation.

The good thing is that we are being sanctified in the midst of the sinfulness around us. My wife and I were discussing how much open sinfulness there is in the city of Las Vegas. It is very difficult to be here as a believer with all the nastiness that happens here; but we are being sanctified even in the midst of Las Vegas. What a thought! Romans 8:28 says that God works all things for the good of those who love Him. Being away from my family and sitting in a grimy city are being used to sanctify me and deliver me to glory!!!!

Well, until next time...

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!

Brandon