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Looking Down the Road

By Sunday Dinner Reflections

Looking Down the Road

Life is like traveling down a long road. As you move forward, the road curves. It has hills, dips, and things you can’t see until you get closer.

Every once in a while, you check your mirrors. Looking back helps guide you. It lets you see what’s around you and make a better decision about your next move.

But you can’t keep driving forward while staring into the rearview mirror. If you do, you won’t see the curve ahead until it’s too late. That’s how accidents happen.

A lot of us do the same thing in life. We keep looking backward while life continues moving forward. And while our attention is behind us, we miss what’s happening right in front of us.

Let the past guide you, but keep your eyes on the road ahead. That’s where you’re going.

A Word for the Road

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