“Pressing In To Our Destination”

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by Dona Hake
 
 It is the desire of my heart that these devotionals are encouraging those that take time to read them each day.   I want these few words I share to build up your heart, and give you words to ponder throughout your day.   There are times in which I hear stories, testimonies, or simply things that cause  my ears to listen more closely.   Many times it is those things that bring inspiration to me for my devotionals that I create for you.    Listening to people share their heart can truly inspire us to press in and try harder to do our very best at whatever we are putting our hands and hearts to.  It is a blessing to pass on to you the things that I am pondering in my heart.
 
 
 
 
This morning as I was preparing my breakfast I heard a gentleman sharing in an interview how he found his passion at a very young age. He was gifted in discovering musical talent, developing it, and has made quite a few people famous. I appreciated the words that he shared and he also reflected and shared the words of wisdom of his mother.    It seemed the one thing he really was strong in was purposing to live a life of determination.
 
 
 
 
 
These words he spoke stood out to me…”I do not look at obstacles, I focus on my destination and I charge toward it.”   I was impressed with his winning attitude.   He was not denying that obstacles can arise, but the strong one does not permit the eyes of his soul to be distracted by such things.   At the end of his interview he said, “My mom used to tell me that when I walk into  a room the room is a better room because you are in it.”  What encouraging words!
 
 
 
 
 
Today I encourage you to charge toward the destination that the Lord has set before you.   When obstacles position themselves in your path, determine in your heart that they will not stop you from reaching your destination for Him.   We have a race to run, and if we run it with diligence and determination, we know we shall live victoriously!   Do not quit, and know that God wants to use you to make a difference and change the world around you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hebrews 12:1-3    (ERV)

We Also Should Follow Jesus’ Example

“We have all these great people around us as examples. Their lives tell us what faith means. So we, too, should run the race that is before us and never quit. We should remove from our lives anything that would slow us down and the sin that so often makes us fall. 2 We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and he is the one who makes our faith complete. He suffered death on a cross. But he accepted the shame of the cross as if it were nothing because of the joy he could see waiting for him. And now he is sitting at the right side of God’s throne. 3 Think about Jesus. He patiently endured the angry insults that sinful people were shouting at him. Think about him so that you won’t get discouraged and stop trying.”