From Faith to Faith...a Journey!

The dictionary defines journey as, passage or progress from one stage to another.  A travel, taking time.  Our walk as Christians from earth to Glory, is a journey.  It definitely takes faith.  It definitely is a progression, with as the Bible says, here a little there a little, precept upon precept, our lives are built in character and strength!  It tells us in another portion of scripture to not be "weary" in well doing, for we will "reap" if we faint not.  We can't give up, before we reach the destination!  (Though many a pilgrim does!)  Did you ever think of yourself as a pilgrim?  A pilgrim is simply one who journeys!  We as Christians are pilgrims!  It takes Faith, it takes courage!  God knew, at times, we'd grow weary, and feel like giving up or in!  The Word of God is our encouragement to keep on! We can read and study it daily to find our strength and encouragement when we feel weary! That,   As well as our Christian friends we make along the path!  I have one in particular, that is more like a sister than a friend!  Our kindred hearts seem to weave deep!  I am  ever so thankful for that! She is such a blessing to me, she will never truly know!   She has been a continual help and encourager, on my journeys!  ( I pray I am as well!)  I want to be progressing!  Getting better than I was.  How sad to find, yourself in the same spot you began your journey, when we reach the ending!  I want to make better the lives of those whose mine touches, as well!!  Think of the many others your life touches, on a daily basis!  Life is hard, friend!  It has its trials and temptations, that try to steer or veer us, off the path.  But we must keep our eyes on the author and finisher of our Faith, Jesus Christ!!  I want to hear him say someday, well done, pilgrim, you've passed the journey! You've kept hold...of your Faith...despite the tempast!  Keep on keepin on!!  The prize is there for us!  (There are many riches in this life as well, for our walking the right paths!)  But think of the prizes then!  Are your bags packed?  Are you ready? Do you live daily, ready?  I think of our family going on just a weeks vacation, get away, to visit my brother and his family, in Oklahoma!  I am ever so excited, for our journey!  But, I've been preparing for it too!!  Are we prepared, or making ready, for our greatest journey of life?  We must!  Blessings, on the paths!  Enjoy the beauty all around!!  Enjoy each moment and the loves God gives you to do that with!  And build daily...FROM FAITH...TO GREATER FAITH!!