I'm excited about the things to come. I'm excited about the things that God has been showing me personally, pushing, and challenging me to be. I know that there are things ahead that are going to be rough. I know that there are temptations and trials waiting to be had. I just want my heart to always be after God during this time. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

Pastor talked about something today that was of so much benefit to me. It was from God. He talked about what to do when we have problems and how to face them. The one thing that is sticking with me now, hours later, is that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus when things come our way. (this isn't new information but right now its really clicking with me) I think I have a tendency to look at the situation, analyze it, and think about it. If it is a bad problem, I may pray about the problem all day, get advice on the problem, dwell on the problem...these can be great things but sometimes I think the best thing is to get your thoughts off of the situation going on and just back on Jesus. I was just thinking about something tonight that I struggle with and I immediately wanted to go and read this book that I have that is regarding this topic and it gives lots of good stuff in there like advice, insights, and it has really helped me in the past. BUT, then I thought, dude-keep your eyes on Jesus. Dont go and absorb yourself with the problem and the solution. Instead, keep your eyes on God. Pray to Him. Read His Word. Get wrapped up in Him and this problem will be of no issue. I realize that as I spend time with God, I find that He just puts stuff into perspective. The things that I came into the prayer time with that were the "big" deal, the big worry...all are squashed by the end. I realize most of the time the real issue at hand and the things that really matter in God's eyes.

I stumbled across this verse, summing up my life right now.

Psalm 84:11 " For Jehovah God is our Light and our Protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who walk along his paths." The Living Bible

Lately, I've been guilty of playing the guessing game. Alot of "what ifs" and "maybe this will happen" ugh. this is annoying. No benefit! I'm just going back to God and giving it all to him. All the plans. All the dreams. All the desires. Goodbye!