In our microwave society, we want everything yesterday. Time is of essence and we can’t waste a minute of it. Work harder, move faster, get it done all in one step. That’s what I was allowing to happen to me. God showed me my purpose and the vision for the ministry and I want to hurry to get there.
But a good friend reminded me today to enjoy the journey. Wow, my mother told me that about 3 years ago when I first started dating my now fiance. I listened to her for the most part, but now I find myself doing the same thing with my ministry. Perhaps it is because I finally found out what my purpose was so late in my life that I feel I have little time to see its manifestation.
But wait a minute, I can’t get in front of God! I don’t even want to because that my friend that will be disastrous to say the least.
I need to learn to enjoy this journey that He has me on, every aspect is wonderful and a learning experience for me. I need to take a step back and marvel at the awesomeness that He is revealing to me. I need to slow down, because if I don’t I feel the whole thing could just fail. I don’t want to get weary, because I am doing things in my own strength. I don’t want to miss an opportunity to draw closer to God. I want to be obedient with every step of faith that I take.
So thank you Lord for using my friend to tell me to slow down and enjoy the journey, because you are faithful and the vision will come.
The Butterfly Journey ~ Lisa
