Out of the Canyon and Up the Mountain

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Many times we all feel like we’re on a journey of some sort. Whether it’s the journey to know why we’re here on earth, becoming a man, becoming a husband, or whatever it may be. The journey always seems to have it tough points and yet those glorious ones as well.

Lauren and I have been on a financial journey for the past year. We made a committment to pay off our school loan debt. Even though the journey is not complete, we have had many opportunties to see God’s blessings. Our marriage has become stronger becuase we have dedicated ourselves to following after the same goal. We strengthen each other by each of us participating in the journey. We have learned what it means to not get what we want all the time, but have celebrated along the way. Our journey together made me think about a canyon and mountain analogy. Here it goes:

I feel our journey this past year has been climbing out of huge canyon and this year will be a climbing up the mountain. When you’re in the canyon you can only see what is around you and only up as high as the canyon goes. Your view is limited and you can easily become distracted by the little things around you. Once you get out of the canyon and at the base of the mountain, you begin to see the journey you have taken to get where you are. The vastness of the canyon makes you feel a sense of accomplishment. You’ve done something you’re proud to be a part of. Then you turn around and see the glorious mountain that you couldn’t see from the canyon. You know instantly that the journey is not over, but it looks to get even better. Even though there may be rocky ridges and slippery slopes along the way, the beauty of the mountain is astonishing. You see a bigger picture then what you could before.

May God continue to bestow His blessings amongst us all and may we not lose sight or hope of His Glory.

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