Thursday, May 22, 2008

The Horizon

Many times we allow hopes, desires and expectations to crowd our lives and heavy our hearts and minds with worry. These things are meant to inspire us not burden us. If we let go, we release ourselves from the burdens of tomorrow that we are not meant to carry. It is not about giving up on our dreams, but about freeing ourselves from unrealistic and premature longings. Hopes and desires that pour from our relationship with God actually fuel our small steps that carry us through the bigger picture. The future may not be what we expect, but He promises those who love and seek Him the desires of their heart. He is faithful even though we often stumble. Our peace is not found in what we know, but Who we know. He is the hope that provides us the ability to persist through an uncertain world. He is The Answer to all that is. We are equipped with all we need to fulfill the opportunities that lie in this moment.

"Peace be still and know that I am God."

"I don't know what the future holds or what lies beyond my horizon. The years ahead are just out of sight. Well, I think sometimes that you hide them so that I'll walk by faith not sight. So, I'll take your hand, holding tight."
-Vicky Beeching

"Seizing divine moments is not simply about opportunity; at the core it is about essence. It's about the kind of life you live as a result of the person you are becoming...the moment you're in right now waits to be seized." -Erwin Raphael McManus

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