growing up

I've been having some growing pains lately. Some spiritual growing pains.

I have been feeling weary with the daily grind of work and all. Sometimes I wish I could just run away and go live on an island or someplace far away.

In my imagination, it's somehow easier that way. Though, I'm not sure how starting over would be. I guess it all sounds easier in theory, right?

It usually takes me a while to realize that the things I want to run away from are things that would be present anywhere I would go. Things like getting through the day and taking care of what needs to be taken care of. You know . . . life. :)

Don't get me wrong, I am definitely blessed and have a wonderful life. I'm just talking about the general weariness of moving forward each day and learning along the way.

I am grateful for everything that God has given me. He is so faithful.

The topic of Spiritual growth and maturity has come up a couple of times this past week. It was Godly timing as I was starting to grumble about work and life.

The Spiritual growth topic discussed how critical it is for me to have a daily quiet time with God. Time to read, reflect, pray and meditate. To converse with God and to seek his will.

The Spiritual maturity topic reminded me that I will go through difficult times and will be refined. And that these times will be a time of growth and, if I am obedient, will lead to blessings.

I know that God knows better and is capable of more than I am. So, I'm thinking, I'll just do things his way. Even though it may not be easy and there may be times of weariness. It's still the better way.

I want to grow and I want to be closer to God each day.

Prayer for the day:
God, thank you for knowing better than I. Thank you for the opportunity to grow closer to you. Thank you for listening to me complain. I know that you love me anyway. You are faithful and true. I love you.
Amen