“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV
God reminds us here “lay aside every weight, everything that ensnares us, everything that could possibly hinder us.”
Flying Biscuit Jam…. sheesh. I was going through customs at ATL this morning ready for my redeye flight back to NYC and my travel bag was moved to the side. Ugh!!! When I had purchased it a few days before it was discussed that I probably would not be able to take it with me as a standby flyer. I have carry on only. It’s a risk.
How many things that we know are a risk for us that are unnecessary. For many times in life we have to make steps or leaps of faith but other times we take risks that are not the best for us no matter how much we may desire those things.
So simple right?!?
Cranberry Apple Butter… had to leave behind. Just a small jam that I totally loved in Atlanta lol.
I could have done anything in that moment when she told me I could not take it with me on the plane back home.
Could have stalled.
Could have fought.
Could have complained.
I could have even stayed because of it…
Yeah ok! We all have decisions to make in life. We need to make them well and make them fast especially when they have potential harm or hazard.
All I knew is that I wanted to get HOME!
WHERE I BELONG.
WHERE MY LIFE IS.
WHERE MY PURPOSE IS.
Delta all the way…. now with that in mind to get here first, God treated me with the gift of first class seating. I was flabbergasted. Even as I had struggled a bit with that inner worry of flying standby during the nations biggest holiday week of travel. Thanksgiving week.
We have to trust and know that if God needs us to leave things behind for a better what’s next, then gladly do it. We have frowned enough, complained enough and certainly cried enough. So if it’s not meant to be or not part of our next, we got to just keep it moving and keep going forward.
There really is a better way and a better day before us. That is why I sit here now, ready for take off and ready for God to do what He always does best. He arranges the details, arranges the flight, departure, arranges the arrival and arranges our steps.
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way.” Psalms 37:23 NKJV
What was meant to be a quick, purposeful and necessary getaway happened smoothly because I was able to let the things go that held me back.
What do you need to let go of?
Maybe it is fear, maybe it is doubt, maybe it is a job, maybe it is a relationship or relationships…. maybe it is an attitude or perhaps unforgiveness. We harbor on the things that are very hazardous for us. It is time to let it all go because we simply CANNOT take it with us! Just because!
So I look back and think of that simple moment and it may not be as significant but we acknowledge more important things in our life. I smiled at her, let her take it. Took my real important stuff and kept it moving to the gate.
Let’s get to the gate of His goodness and just obey the gentle nudges He sends along the way so that we follow the trail that leads us back home. Be grateful. Be thankful. God is truly in control because the moment we try to control the situation is the moment we lose control of what needs to be!
We can’t take everything with us. But what we can take is an obedient heart and soul that says, “Yes God, now lead me to first class!” Now I can go in the highest and favored way possible, when you do things the right way.
Be blessed.
And Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 week
With love,
Christina
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