Nearly a century ago, the brave Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen set off for the North Pole after many years of study and preparation. His plans were shattered, however, when news came that Robert Peary had reached the North Pole first. Instead of wasting time in pity or anger, Amundsen simply continued preparations and changed his course. He was now determined to be the first to reach the South Pole. With his ship Fram, his crew of four hearty Norwegians, and his carefully selected sled dogs, they set off for Antarctica. More than a year and many hardships later, the heroic explorers achieved their goal as they pushed the flag of Norway into the snow of the South Pole on December 14, 1911.
Few people set out on such daring expeditions, but all of us know that life can be an adventure at times. We face disappointments and setbacks that test our resolve. Like Amundsen, we may set out on a planned course and then need to change direction. We may think this is what we want but find out that all along it was really something else that was needed for our growth and happiness. Our goals and plans sometimes need to be reevaluated. And often, it’s not till years later that we see the wisdom and divine purpose in those changed plans.
So when you have a dream or a plan that needs to be modified, remember the great Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. Sometimes wonderful things can happen when we work toward another goal by changing direction.
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