Glory to Glory

In 2 Corinthians 3:11 it says "For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory."

Sometimes when things end i.e. good books, vacations, relationships etc, people have a tendency to think that they will never find something as meaningful, fun or special again.  However, that's not true.  The moment we say "That was it.  That was the best I will ever have" is partnering with the idea that since you've already had "what's best" the rest of life will be less than abundant in comparison.

I want to encourage each of you to enjoy every moment of a good thing and a not so good thing for that matter and when it ends, grieve the loss or rejoice and then move on with your life.  I'm realizing more and more as I grow in maturity, that when we live in the past, fantasizing about our former lives we take the beauty out of them.  Yes, our pasts shape our personal stories of who we are and that is valuable, but living in them, in our thoughts regularly, will prevent us from moving forward into our destiny and purpose.

So here's my prayer for you: Go. Walk out in the fullness of life and joy.  You have a reason for being on this earth.  There is only one of you.  No one else has your story, all of your gifts, talents or personality; it is unique and brilliant.  Go serve and encourage others in their potential too.  The world is waiting.