Things God has taught me in 2008 (Part 3 of a bunch)

#3 – God has taught me to enjoy the journey

I want to improve in all areas of my life…and I want to see measurable growth in my life and in our church. I’m on a journey and I’m looking ahead. But, I also want to take in the sights along the way. God has helped me with this balance… I don’t want the pursuit of the future to cloud the enjoyment of the present. However, I also don’t want the frustrations of the present to cloud the hope for the future.

I think sometimes we focus too much on the goal that we forget that on the journey to the goal is where all of the growth happens. We focus so much on the future, that we don’t enjoy the present. The present is the gift. I want to remember the journey, every part of it…because God gave it to me. He’s taking me on a journey and I want to take lots of pictures along the way!