This past August I started the adventure of becoming a truck driver. I spent a out 20 minutes looking at websites before deciding on a company. My main reasons for joining this particular company were that it required only a year contract and it paid for my schooling.
That's probably the case for many. Most folks don't wait in anticipation of their first trucking job, though I've met a few who were very excited to be continuing the family tradition. After more than two months in the industry I can see where that pride might come from. OTR trucking is not for the faint of heart.
The biggest downer of being out on the road for the past six weeks has been the lack of Christian fellowship and the general cold demeanor towards religion. It's my aim, by the grace of God, to minister to those who have felt that void. It's lonely on the road and as a believer, we are not meant to live alone.
And so, with my first week completely solo under my belt, I thought it was time to start figuring out how to be salt and light to the lost and an encouragment to the church. My first idea was this blog. I'll do my best to use it as a place to glorify Christ and instill joy in the believer who is out on the road.
I'll also be looking for ways to be more vocal on the highways. I encourage you to do the same.
The Gospel is a precious remedy against the malady of lonliness, so lean on Christ who was abandonded by men for our sake.
-joe
