Grace Point! May 2015 | Page 5

A Journey to cle obsta n sees An so a per e their at is wh hey tak t when eyes l. e goa off th ~ E. Joseph Cossman Oftentimes, it is we ourselves who stifle our own progress. We get caught up in the busy-ness of life, and the goals God has for us seem far away and unreachable. We justify it easily with children, spouses, work, and other goings-on. And while it is true that it is not always about the destination but the journey, being stuck in a rut is not moving forward. So, let’s take inventory of our lives~clean out our spiritual closets~and get rid of what is holding us back. The flip-side of having an obstacle hindering our walk is when God is teaching us patience. Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you must have patience to do the will of God and receive the promise. Hebrews 10:35-36 The only time we are to ‘be still’ is when God is being exalted, lifted up and worshiped. He is, and becomes, our focus, our goal, and our destination. Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Quote Credit a publication of Ruth Ministries-The Virtuous Woman,TM a woman's restoration ministry/a segment of Philippi Prospect Ministries TM 5