Wouldn't Trade Anything For This Journey

As I was getting ready this morning an old song came into my spirit. The course of the song says, "I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now. Gotta make it to heaven somehow; though the devil tempts me and tries to turn me around. He's offered everything thats got a name, all the wealth I want and worldly fame. I couldn't, no I WOULDN'T, take nothing for my journey now." Those are powerful words. It is true that the devil will do anything and everything to get us off track. We must make up our minds to follow through with what God has called us to do. We must press forward and not allow ourselves to become distracted with ourselves. We must remember that this journey is leading us to a desired destination. Heaven is before us, and all of the wonderful promises of God. It will be worth all of our trials and troubles once we walk through those gates and into the presence of the Lord for all eternity. Let us make up our minds today that there is nothing more desired than that. God bless.

Personal Epiphany

I had a revelation this morning, "I am not yet perfect." For those of you who know me personally, that may come as a surprise. LOL! Seriously though, I think sometimes we get so focused on what we see wrong with others that we forget what is wrong with us. Perhaps seeing the wrongs in others or the things that we don't agree with make us feel better about ourselves. Jesus, however, teaches us that we should look first at ourselves and fix what is wrong in us before we start looking for the wrong in others. I for one have issues, but don't we all. There are struggles in my life; daily temptations, aggravations, chores I don't want to do, and so on. I am not yet perfect in how I deal with them or how I overcome them. That is why I am so thankful for grace. The grace of God keeps me. The grace of God keeps us. Before we start judging others, lets take a look at ourselves first. May God keep us humble. God bless and have a great day.