We all have goals, dreams, and visions for our lives. Well, at least you should have those things. Let's be honest, for some of us those goals and dreams are a little out of focus. We live in an age where competition reigns supreme and it truly is the survival of the fittest. We must get bigger, stronger, faster, smarter, and greater. We are at times willing to sacrifice important relationships with family and friends to get where we think we need to be. We push and shove our way to the front like it's Black Friday and Walmart has 42" Samsung's for $199. This attitude is shown by both Christians and non-Christians and even worse by some churches.
I wish I could have been born in the 40's. Life was much simpler. Sure, it may not have been as convenient but they had something in the 40's that we don't have now. Rest. Rest, as simple four letter word that some of us don't like to hear. We fear rest like we fear cancer. If we sit and rest someone else will climb to the top of the mountain and our dreams will be crushed.
Allow me to throw some perspective your way and introduce you to perhaps a new life goal.
Genesis 26:28
"They replied, "We can plainly see that the Lord is with you."
This passage refers to how some disgruntled men viewed Isaac. I know that in our society it may not "pay" to be Holy, but I assure you in God's society it does. What if we all shifted our perspective to this way of life. To live in such a way that even our enemies can plainly see that the Lord is with you. I am sure it would cause you to adjust some of those goals, dreams, and visions.
