Be quick to abstain from senseless traditions and legends, but instead be engaged in the training of truth that brings righteousness.  For athletic training only benefits you for a short season, but righteousness brings lasting benefit in everything; for righteousness contains the promise of life, for time and eternity. Faithful is the Word, and everyone should accept Him! 1 Timothy 4:7-9 TPT

When I look back over my life and realize how much time I wasted worrying about what my future held, I want to punch myself in the face. How many years I tried to get my weight off only to gain it back again.

It’s taken years to learn the importance of trusting God and His living, breathing Word. To come to the realization that what He said, He meant.

He knows the plans He has for me and has my life all mapped out. Every path, established. Every horrible thing I’ve been through had purpose. Instead of crying and complaining, I should have expressed gratitude.

I’ve never been alone. I’ve never not been loved. He’s carried me more often than I walked. He’s always met my needs. When I called, He answered. He’s encouraged me. He’s prompted me but never pressured me.

I’ve learned that rules aren’t as important as relationship with Him. All the things I learned along the way are just meaningless trivia compared to knowing I can trust Him.

I should never be surprised by what happens in the wilderness–because He’s there. As long as I know that, I’ll be OK. How about you? Focus on what’s important and let all the rest fall away.

Sandy G