The above quote comes from a cute Disney movie entitled, "Finding Nemo." A little fish, Nemo, gets seperated from his father at the beginning of the movie. The movie's tale is about Nemo and his father's journey to find eachother again, facing obstacles throughout. Along the way, Nemo meets Dory, a carefree and humorous fish. The two become quick friends and Dory assists Nemo in his quest.
We all have uniquenesses, some that may prove to be a challenge in our lives. Nemo's was a "gimp" fin that prevented him from swimming efficiently. His father had always encouraged him by saying, "Just keep swimming." This was exactly what Nemo did at one point during the movie, when he found himself stranded and alone.
Sometimes we may find ourselves stranded and alone, seperated from our normal routine. We have been taken out of our comfort zone, our "safe place." Our worlds may be turned upside down, for many different reasons. In those times, God encourages us to "Just keep swimming" and for that moment, that may be all we can do. One of my favorite songs, "Slow Life" says, "Just soldier on with it." "Keep on trucking" is another phrase I say to myself when I'm experiencing moments such as these.
God also places people, like Dory, in our lives at certain times to help us through our trials. These individuals may come as family, friends, or complete strangers. But ultimately, it boils down to our faith in our Lord and believing He will see us through our challenges, no matter how painful they may be and no matter how long you may have to endure it, He will. So, right now I think I will "just keep swimming."
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