A lot of times I find that distraction and discouragement catch up with me just as soon as I stop expecting them to. It's becoming something of a pattern, and every time I feel like the walls are closing in again and I can't see the way out. Somehow I always seem to forget that it doesn't matter how trapped I feel when the way out is always up.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne." (Hebrews 12:1-2, ESV).
God has been so faithful in reminding me of this. Unfortunately he has to remind me a lot. But he is so patient. Somehow amidst all my worry and over-thinking he loves me enough to remind me to look at Him. Because regardless of the kind of day I'm having, he is good and constant and ready to take whatever I bring Him. And, regardless of the kind of day I'm having, I find it all seems to fade away when I draw near to him. Never fails :)
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