Moving Past Old Stuff

It never ceases to amaze me how old stuff creeps into the present just when things are going well. What is it about moving forward that the past gets jealous of? Why does this jealousy seek to creep in when you least expect it? That happened to me just this weekend. Past joys that became hurts poked their heads up trying to convince me to forget the pain and just remember the good. Like I'm stupid. The great thing is that God has so lifted me to a new playing field that reach of that past was just too short. I felt good walking past my past.

Pressing Forward

Adversity abounds and we cry, scream, and perhaps throw things. Some of us even shut down. We often question God's reasons, foolishly thinking that we can understand the reasoning of GOD. As we seek answers to the unanswerable, I want to say that it is important for us to press forward. Not knowing the outcome is no reason to stand still. Not understanding the reasons is no reason to stand still. The situation not working out your way is no reason to stand still. Press Forward. We can only understand once we get on the other side.

Disruption in the Move

Sometimes our move towards peace causes disruption where we least expect it. It is clear to us what must be done, and we take for granted that it is clear to others. Naturally if we understand it, so do they. The truth of the matter is our movement disrupts the status quo. No matter how small the change, we cause disruption. Knowing that, some of us don't move as we should. And when we don't, what God wanted to do doesn't happen. Making the move: focus on what God asks of you and trust that He will give you the tools necessary to deal with the disruption.

Still Moving

This past Saturday, someone told me that they were inspired by what I wrote and wondered why it was taking me so long to post something new. I didn't have a good answer besides saying that I didn't think anyone was reading. I was wrong. So much has happened since my last post that it is just crazy to try and cover it now. I can say that I am still on the move towards peace in Christ. As the first full week of Lent passes, I have found that I am in a great place. I'm happy with my life. I'm broke, and not worried. I give where I can and keep moving in the direction God is calling me. Though happy, what God asks is not always easy and sometimes just downright difficult. Do you feel like me? Do you struggle with what God asks? Do you find yourself wondering what happens when you move away from God's call? Let's talk about it.

Movement of Life

It's funny how things change. We swear we'll never do something then find ourselves smack in the middle of doing it and having fun, or not. After finishing my Master of Divinity, I remember saying that I wasn't going back to school. Yet here I am pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree and loving it. I'm surprised by my energy. I haven't enjoyed school this much since elementary school. Funny how God moves us through life, orchestrated a fine piece of music. If we let Him. I have fought with God on so many issues. I have argued my point, I thought with the finesse of an attorney. I have resisted change and growth almost at every turn. Yet God has continued to move me through life. Bestowing upon me Her Grace. And I haven't been happier. Sure I'm challenged by some things. Of course I don't move as fast as I used to, but I'm so peaceful. I'm eager to work for God now. I look forward to it each day. Let's have fun with the movement of life.