You’ve heard many times that life is a journey and not a destination.
I got to thinking about my journey recently, the places I’ve been. But rather than sticking pins on a world map I went outside the box by asking myself the following questions (by the way, ask yourself these same questions and see where your journey has taken you):
What was my happiest place? Honestly, it wasn’t a cruise (although I love those) or a vacation I was on, it was the place where I met the girl of my dreams (we met in the middle of a football field, by the way). Other places of great happiness were the place where I married that girl, the rooms where each of my girls were born, my backyard when I was growing up (where I played basketball with dad and laugh, laugh, and laugh some more). You get the picture…being with the people I love is usually my happy place.
What was a painful place? For me it was the scene of a motorcycle accident I had when I was eleven years old.
What was a scary place? Being inside my car with my wife and baby, upside down and under water. Great story! I will have to write about it another day.
What was a quiet place? My office can be very peaceful and quiet. Sometimes its a nearby park where I sit in my car, read my Bible, meditate, and take notes of what comes to mind.
What was my challenging place? In front of my computer writing my first book, Hecklers In Your Choir: Silencing The Voices That Hold You Back. I’ll let you know when it gets published (hopefully next year).
You and I are on a journey through life. Celebrate it!
We have so many memories stored up in the hard drive of our minds. Some make us smile, others make us cringe, while still others manage to squeeze a tear from our eyes. But, regardless of where our journey takes you and me, there’s one idea that should supercharge our life experience regardless of wherever we find ourselves. Ready?
Wherever you’ve been, wherever you are, and wherever you are going, Jesus is there. He was there, is there, and will be there in the future.
In the Bible God makes Himself known as the ‘I Am’ because He is ever-present. The bottom line is that we can’t get away from Him. Check out this great Scripture,
Where can I go to get away from your Spirit? Where can I run from you? If I go up to the heavens, you are there. If I lie down in the grave, you are there. If I rise with the sun in the east and settle in the west beyond the sea, even there you would guide me. With your right hand you would hold me. (Psalm 139:7-10 NCV)
Think about that for a moment and let it simmer in the recesses of your brain for a moment.
If you try to run from God you run right into Him!
When you try to hide from the Lord you find Him in that very place. You can try to get alone but it won’t happen because God won’t let you. He loves you too much.
There may have been times when you felt forsaken by God but He has always been there reaching out to you and me.
The good thing about the uncertainty of where our wings take us is the certainty that the Lord is in flight with us.
Fly high on your journey! Soar! And keep your eyes on your always-there Savior and Friend.
Please leave me a comment and if God is using this to encourage you please tell others about my blog. It is much appreciated.
WOW!
Jorge, that was awesome! What a great reminder that even when we may not have been aware of it, Jesus has always been with us on our life journey.
I love your comment: “If you try to run from God, you run right into Him!”
The POWER of his love is amazing!
Thank you, my friend for this blog!
Thank you my dear brother. Good to have Jesus by our side at all times!
Jorge,
As always, God uses you and your words to bring encouragement and refocus those of us who are in your life’s path. Love and appreciate you!
Thanks, Sherrie!
I finally was able to read your blog. What a terrific message, feeling closer to God in reading your devotion. Very, very powerful. Thank you.
Thank you, Sara!