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Climbing over your Difficulties/ with Verse

Proverbs 4:25-26 New International Version (NIV)

25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
    fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
    and be steadfast in all your ways.

What difficulties are you facing?  What is it that you are trying to reach?  We either get stuck because of our fears, or just as bad, we jump head long into a situation, full steam ahead, damn the torpedoes.  If we actually fall, or the fear to fall itself overwhelms us, the results are the same.  We see boulders and CAN’T get the fish.

Study God’s word here.  Don’t just read it, dwell in it…….Live this Scripture.  Make it Come Alive!!!  “Let your eyes look straight ahead”.  What’s God saying here?  Focus on Him. Focus on the passions, desires, and abilities that He has given you.

“Give careful thought to the paths for your feet.”  Whether its providing for your family, reaching out to a new friend, opportunities at your job, obstacles in your marriage, place your feet by thinking about those passions, desires, and abilities God gave you.  Hey, you’re human.  It may feel awkward as you “butt crawl” over those boulders of life.  Those awkward moments at work, in your marriage, with family, friends, yourself, etc., etc.  By keeping your eyes looking straight ahead you see the goal you’re after.  Then you don’t pay the awkward “butt crawlin’” of your life any mind. ( I hope you wear out the back side of your jeans!)

 

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A Fun (and Wet) Journey

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Yesterday, Staci and I had a fun time with the Parkes Family.  The parallels between listening to our river guide, and listening to our Heavenly Father (Guide), are stunning.  Listening to Deniece, our river guide, was only part of what was needed on this wet journey.  Following her commands, in a timely manner, all together, and with energy allowed us to enjoy a GREAT adventure on the Arkansas River here in Colorado.  It’s a team effort.  We paddle, when we aren’t busy holding on.  Deniece steers and guides us through.

One thing I’m learning on my journey is this.  My Spiritual Journey is not a God and me…….  It’s a God and We!  You and I have other folks in our “boats” don’t we?

When asked if she could manage this trip without “our help”,(we paddle the boat sorta’), her reply gave me lots of insight.  She said, ” Yes, I can maneuver this boat down the river, but I need and want you guys to join in.

Do you ever think God needs and wants you to join in?   Why?  Why does an Almighty God need and want us to join Him?  Because, He wants and needs your life in Him to be personal.  It’s intimate.  It’s a true relationship.  It’s your decision.  “Grab a paddle!”

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2 Timothy 1:7 verse for The Guide

JourneyQuest guide 'Deniece'

   For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.  2 Tim 1 :7

I lived that verse yesterday.  Meet my guide, Deniece.  She was full of energy,( love that Native American ‘yell’ she has).  She guided us down the Arkansas River here in Colorado.  She helped us, gave commands as how and when to paddle, shared in life’s experiences, and showed concern when one of our boat riders became a swimmer!  She laughed, sang, and truly was part of our journey.

She reminded me so much of …………. My Spiritual Guide, Jesus!    He shows us through His Holy Spirit that He is full of energy, guides, helps, gives us commands.  He shares, and shows concern for you and me when we “fall out of the boat”.  I don’t know about you, but my Jesus laughs, sings with me, and is truly a part of my journey.

Deniece, keep on with your witness. (yelling  AAYYAAYYAAYYAAYAAYAAYAA!!)

Do you know any guides in your Journey that are examples of Jesus and His Christian ways.  Let me hear from you.  Share in the comments.