"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body. But rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...WOW what a ride." (Mark Frost, author)
I love quotes that help to re-frame and recalibrate my perspective. At times during our journey, we easily become disoriented. We loose sight of the fact that we are headed a particular direction in the first place. Our path feels more like a super highway bogged down with traffic. In those moments we are reminded that we probably cannot do what we set out to do. We examine our dreams and goals and determine that they now seem rather lofty. We adjust.
Life is not about making adjustments to avoid failure or to try to fix the outcome. I was reminded of this this morning as I read the account of Israel's exodus out of slavery into the land promised by God via the wilderness. Keep in mind, Moses had a pretty decent inferiority complex and did not think this was a good plan to begin with. Yet in spite of Moses' fears, he found himself leading a nation out of slavery. The plan seemed to be working except for the fact that Pharaoh and his armies pursued them and caught up to them. Failure seemed certain.
There was no escape.
The people were unraveling.
A sea stood between them and the rest of the path.
As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw them—Egyptians! Coming at them!
I love quotes that help to re-frame and recalibrate my perspective. At times during our journey, we easily become disoriented. We loose sight of the fact that we are headed a particular direction in the first place. Our path feels more like a super highway bogged down with traffic. In those moments we are reminded that we probably cannot do what we set out to do. We examine our dreams and goals and determine that they now seem rather lofty. We adjust.
Life is not about making adjustments to avoid failure or to try to fix the outcome. I was reminded of this this morning as I read the account of Israel's exodus out of slavery into the land promised by God via the wilderness. Keep in mind, Moses had a pretty decent inferiority complex and did not think this was a good plan to begin with. Yet in spite of Moses' fears, he found himself leading a nation out of slavery. The plan seemed to be working except for the fact that Pharaoh and his armies pursued them and caught up to them. Failure seemed certain.
There was no escape.
The people were unraveling.
A sea stood between them and the rest of the path.
As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw them—Egyptians! Coming at them!
They were totally afraid. They cried out in terror to God.11 They told Moses, “Weren’t the cemeteries large enough in Egypt so that you had to take us out here in the wilderness to die? What have you done to us, taking us out of Egypt?12 Back in Egypt didn’t we tell you this would happen? Didn’t we tell you, ‘Leave us alone here in Egypt—we’re better off as slaves in Egypt than as corpses in the wilderness.’”
Exodus 14:10-12 (MSG)
In fear and doubt you certainly have the opportunity to shrink and adjust, but you also have the chance to trust and move. Don't worry so much about eliminating fear and doubt. Instead resolve to trust in all circumstances and transcend adversity with the strength and ability that God will provide.
one love. one life.
Guy
Exodus 14:10-12 (MSG)
In fear and doubt you certainly have the opportunity to shrink and adjust, but you also have the chance to trust and move. Don't worry so much about eliminating fear and doubt. Instead resolve to trust in all circumstances and transcend adversity with the strength and ability that God will provide.
one love. one life.
Guy
As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw them—Egyptians! Coming at them!
They were totally afraid. They cried out in terror to God.11 They told Moses, “Weren’t the cemeteries large enough in Egypt so that you had to take us out here in the wilderness to die? What have you done to us, taking us out of Egypt?12 Back in Egypt didn’t we tell you this would happen? Didn’t we tell you, ‘Leave us alone here in Egypt—we’re better off as slaves in Egypt than as corpses in the wilderness.’”
Exodus 14:10-12 (MSG)
Dude, how often do we think that way. marty