Monday, May 31, 2010

Enjoy The Journey!


The dictionary defines "journey" as "a traveling from one place to another; a passage from one stage to another." Life assures us that our journey will sometimes be visited by events that prove to be challenging to say the least. Job of the Old Testament states, "Man born of a woman is but a few days and full of trouble" (Job 14:1). As we journey through life we all face those tough places; stops along the way that cause us to wonder if we are going to make it. Despite our knowing that God says it's all working out for our good, we still wonder. We must press on, we can make it. We can live again.

Naomi Carroll said it well in a song entitled "Enjoy the Journey" --
Be faithful and strong His work in you has begun
Don’t ever give up just hold on to what He has done.
So don’t waste time with your tears and lies by your fears you can go on.
Enjoy the journey rest in God’s love
Give Him glory, be strong and stand up
For He has given life worth living,
so until eternity, enjoy the journey.

My work and ministry with the local hospice has given tremendous opportunity to share in the challenges of many who face difficulty in their journey. It is inspiring. I have opportunity each day to see them move from one stage to another in their personal journey to wholeness. I personally invite you to be a part of our monthly support group, Journeys, that meets on the first Tuesday of each month in Room 100 at 10:00 AM. Come and bring a friend! Enjoy the journey.

Check out Naomi's beautiful song...