DON'T STOP BELIEVING

While driving around town the other day I happened upon this sight:

I almost blew right passed it, but as fate would have it, the not-so-normal sign caught my attention, leading me to put my car in reverse and find a spot along the street to park so that I could snap this shot . . . and ponder a bit.

I'm sure that the criminal artist who rendered this masterpiece was largely paying tribute to Journey's infamous "Don't Stop Believin'" but I chose to perceive the phrase in its most basic sentiment. Don't stop believing.

When you're not where you thought that you would be at this point in life, don't stop believing. When life hands you lemons, time and time again, don't stop believing. When others let you down, don't stop believing. When you let others down, don't stop believing. When you make mistakes, don't stop believing. When God and His plans don't make sense to you, don't stop believing. Whatever the case, don't ever stop believing. It may seem easier to doubt, belief after all can be trying and may call for us to move out of our comfort zones (and/or pity parties), but belief breeds hope, and hope paired with action is the gateway to changed perspectives/circumstances.

Keep believing and have hope my friends!