I've started reflecting on some things in my life and I wonder how many of us really take the time to evaluate where we are. How did we get there? What decisions did we have to make to be where we are at today? What did we give up and what did we gain? I know this seems very vague and quite frankly, it can be. But my pondering started leading to thoughts like, do we really value where we are currently at in life. The life we lead, the job we have, the family and children we have. Are we really valuing our time in this place or are we constantly looking forward to the next thing. I think this is something that i have struggled with all my life is always looking forward to whats next and what can be in our future, which is of course natural and good to have vision, dreams, and hopes. HOWEVER am I really taking the time to love, value, and enjoy the moments I am in right now. Recently I have gone through some health issues which has honestly made me stop and look at my life, my
It really breaks my heart when I hear people who are distant from the Lord and dont know what to believe anymore. I obviously feel pain for those who do not know the Lord at all and have no relationship with Him. But what has been on my mind lately is the people who DID have a strong relationship with God, followed Him, believed in Him, read His Word and lived by it and now they seem lost, confused, and dont even know if it is accurate to believe/follow God. What changes a person so much that they were once so devoted to Him and now want nothing to do with Him or just dont want to follow what His Bible says? After pondering and praying about this question (because I seem to be seeing it in alot of people I have worked with and invested in) I think alot of it comes down to people not really knowing that God wants to give us love, wisdom, and understanding in EVERYTHING. Too many times we get caught up in our own situations and circumstances that we start buying into that God doe