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Journal Entry #5 - Growing


I have to grow.  I’ve always been one foot in and one foot out, in everything - except my education.  And that’s the one thing that I said, no matter what – I’m completing.  And God was faithful to stand by me throughout that time.  I know He’s calling me to grow here.  He’s taking away every fail-safe by moving me out to Las Vegas, making me have to figure things out and get things done on my own, and its causing me to grow.  He’s given me a man who is not unstable and flaky, and who causes me to stick with things.  I’ve had to be patient with him, even when I didn’t want to, and I am growing.  I see the wonderful work God is doing in my life.  I need to anticipate the trials and the struggles and be prepared to do the work.  What is that work?  The work of endurance and persistence.

Life does not owe me anything.  I have a vision for my life and now, I have to pursue it and work towards that better future for myself and my family.  I have been called to a life of passion and joy and excellence.  So, I must grow.  There is nothing wrong with growing in knowledge and wisdom.  It is foolish to learn something and do nothing about moving forward.  God is not stagnant.  God is ever-present in everything going on around us.  Get up.  Get involved.  Wake up and get engaged. 

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