The butterfly.

Today in the morning i came across a butterfly on the door of the car. It was the biggest one i had ever seen so close up. As the car began to move slowly, it was shaken just a bit, but held on.

My mom drove on, accelerating and soon the vehicle was out of the basement carpark. Undeterred, the butterfly held fast to the edge of the car door.

As the car did a u-turn, the butterfly was swung sideways. But as soon as it could, it moved the right way up.The frame of metal on wheels started to go faster and faster and faster on a straight road with little traffic.

By now the insect was seriously struggling. I wondered if one of its legs were stuck in between the car door and the frame of the silver car. Alas, when the butterfly could not bear with it any more, it let go and permitted the wind to carry it away.

I thought of how the butterfly might have felt the instant it let go. If it were me i would most certainly feel free from all struggling to keep onto the car. I would feel at ease, provided i wouldn't land smack on the windshield of another vehicle. As i was deep in thought, i could not help thinking of how this butterfly would have been similar to us humans as well.

Sometimes God wants us to let go of certain things we hold dear in our lives. It might be a big job, a loved one or even a certain habit that might be destructive to us. Very few people know what God intends for them and learn how to let God be in control and let go of the car. But most people struggle to hold on, regardless of the situation. As the winds blow against them, they clench tightly to the frame of the car. As the car takes an unexpected turn, they move back into position to keep on the car. But when they finally let go, they know God's plan for them and will finally find peace, knowing that God has a plan for them.

'"For I know the plans I have for you,"declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."' (Jeremiah 29:11)

The only difference is that we as Christians should not be afraid of being wiped off the screen by another vehicle's windscreen wiper. God loves us and will protect us from harm.

So, if you have been holding on to a "car", think of whether God is behind the car, waiting for you to take that leap of faith.