Good morning!

Growing up as Army Brats, my older brother and I often found ourselves traveling quite a bit. When dad was given a new duty assignment, we would end up on long journeys across the country and other times out of the country.

When traveling, we threw the question “Are we there yet?” at my parents a lot. Especially me, as I was young and totally clueless about how long it took to travel long distances across several states or when flying overseas.

It was hard for me to adapt at times. Relocations meant the loss of friends. The need to make new friends and learn new neighborhoods, schools, faces, and places. This newness and unfamiliarity were all a part of the destination experience.

Eventually, dad retired, and we returned to Louisiana, and it felt great to be home for good.

In James, we see the Christian race requires persistence, patience, and a willingness to endure the trials, newness, and changes that come with the journey.

We are also told to adapt by persevering and not quitting. And in God’s timing, our destination of heaven will eventually become our final home.

Little children rarely know how close or far they are from the end of a trip. As children of God, we don’t know either. To help ourselves learn to persevere, let us strive to spend more concentrating on where we are in God, than worrying about how long our trip may take.

Psalms 23:4 – Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

May your day’s journey be encased in the peace, power, and confidence of His love for you!