Today whilst travelling on the train, I had to learn to be
incredibly humble and ask for help.
Anyone who knows me would tell you that I like to be very
independent and do it by myself and I allow my pride to get the better of me
because I don’t want to appear “stupid”, I believe this is also a very British
thing that we don’t speak to anyone but just get on with things.
Now the thing is, there was nothing stupid in what happened,
I was waiting for a train at Appleby and wasn’t certain if the one that pulled
in was the right one. After almost everyone else had got on I was still sat on
the platform thinking this train was way too early.
A guy ,also going to Leeds, came over to me and asked where
I was going and if he could wait with me. Great, my independence has someone
other than me relying on it, time to learn to humility and take responsibility
for the situation. Five minutes later the train is still at the station and I’m
no longer sure if I should stay off this train.
So I stepped onto the train and prayed to the LORD asking
that he would provide someone I could ask, and of course, he did and it was the
train I needed to be on. The guy who was on the platform with me also got on
the train in a slight panic but now, en route to Leeds station my journey
continues but with much more humility.
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On the way back from Nottingham I was reminded how God never
leaves us alone and we are always surrounded by other Christians. I boarded the
train at Preston which was fairly empty, but my reserved seat was on a table
with two guys probably about 19, and one had their bible on the table and must
have been reading a particular passage. As I sat down next to the I felt a huge
sense of relief, comfort and of being with family. We didn’t speak but just
silently enjoyed Christian company. I thank the LORD for his lessons he has
taught me on my travels that no matter how far away you may feel God is always
bringing you back to His love.
