Every human life is a journey. It's a continuous series and, most often, decades of lessons that will be filled with joy, happiness, excitement, sorrow, disappointment, anger, and fear. Fortunately, with these challenges there will be some folks, no matter the situation, who can soldier through while learning to accept each step as a new milestone, a lesson learned, a story of triumph or defeat ready to regale someone in adolescent infancy walking down that same turbulent road.
But there are also others who never learn, grow, or evolve and find comfort through emanating disappointment, anger, selfishness and fear. Life is all it will ever be for them. They haven't experienced the grace and mercy God can provide. That's why it's so important for the unevolved soul to understand why we have faith, and believe and trust in something greater than ourselves.
As I enter my autumn years, and the months quickly become years, I can't help but reflect on my own life. Whether I've truly accepted and learned from the volatile, unpredictable, and challenging lessons I've been presented. Did I relish in my triumphs through my inflated ego or show true humility? Have I forgiven myself and others, and in defeat have I shown honor and perseverance, and most importantly, am I a worthy steward for the Lord? I have sincerely tried, and I must admit that for me even now faith and tenacity at times feel like a 12-step program where strength, courage, and faith are accrued daily. One day at a time it almost seems. Today I can take on the world as I permit God to lead. Other days I wondered if He was even listening. And no matter how much doubt my mind would create, He always favored my work and faith.
I could reflect a whole lifetime about my contributions in life, and, question my colleagues, friends and family about their perceptions of me. But would it matter in the end? It really doesn't matter what the world thinks once you are gone. Thoughts and opinions can't be changed once you're gone. It doesn't matter what your community, family and friends may say because it's all subjective. Each has its idea, and we often appear different to all depending on the situation. We know regardless of what we do or how much we have tomorrow isn't promised, and nothing on earth can we carry to our ascension. We only have who we believe ourselves to be, and who we really are in the eyes of the world. So I want to encourage you to reflect, evolve, and remember...when your journey ends and as you begin your ascension and face the king of kings, who has watched, listened, forgiven, admonished and blessed you through your worldly journey...what will He say?
Blessings,
Romans 10:9-13
Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Lovely