Don’t abandon the blessing in exchange for the prize.

When was the last time you sat down and truly enjoyed a sunset or a sunrise?  In the hustle and bustle of life, in our hurry to get to the next place or destination, do we fail to enjoy our journey? Think of it this way, you are hungry… really hungry!  The food is setting on the table.  Do you fill your plate and chow down devouring it in 5 min. flat?  Or do you take the first bite and slowly roll it about in your mouth so to savor the flavor of each bite for as long as possible?  Most of us are just anxious to fill our bellies, not to enjoy the meal. As I prayed, I was reminded that God would have us take time to enjoy the journey.  Yes, we are to be focused on the prize.  We are to motivate ourselves to continue the process and the progress of moving forward in our calling.  However, we are not to be so kingdom minded that we are of no earthly good. God created us for relationship.  First and foremost, he wants to have an intimate relationship with each of us.  Furthermore, he wants us to enjoy […]