A New Adventure

From very early on in my life I decided that I would view life as a great adventure; each day holding beautiful treasures in the form of people, places, experiences and opportunities.  I realize that this is certainly not the most conventional path to take.  Most of us are much more aligned with the one paved with upward mobility and security.  

I hold no judgement against those who have chosen this path but I will present a challenge.  Is there really such thing as absolute security?  Can you count on having a job until you retire?  Can you count being healthy the rest of your life?  Can you count on your spouse to stay with you forever?  Can you count on there being a tomorrow?  These are all things that we put our faith in, but are they truly immutable or unchangeable?

I believe the answer to the question of whether we can find absolute security is yes, but it’s not found in our work, our investments or bank accounts, our health habits or our human relationships.  True security can only be found in the eternal.  So what does that mean?  

My life’s journey has led me through a lot of uncertain times, but the one constant through it all was my faith in the Heavenly Father.  The apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:12 & 13, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”  This is true security.

I’m off on a new adventure for a few months and I’m really not sure what to expect but one thing I am sure of, God is in control, he loves me and has a plan for my life.  Stepping out in faith can be a terrifying experience and if you don’t agree then you’ve probably never truly trusted God with all that you are and everything you have.  True security comes not from being safe, but trusting that no matter how violent the storm, He is with you throughout it all.

Of course I will keep you posted on how my journey of faith develops and I would ask you to pray for me to accomplish all that I have in my heart to do over the course of these next few months.  

So what are you putting your faith in these days?