Carbonated Azaleas

Hey guys; what's up? It's a nice day today, at least here it is. Very sunny, actually hoping for a campfire tonight.

Maybe.

Anyway, today I'm coming to you with a sort of shift. I realized I've kind of come up with a motto on this here blog, if you've been reading for a while, and that is Keep Moving Forward (maybe I didn't come up with it...I suppose that was Walt Disney. Fact Check). But I have been using it quite a bit. Because when you feel lost, it's a good thing to do.

But I'm going to tweak my advice a bit thanks to a video I watched today. Keep moving forward is still pretty valid; in fact it's the greatest option sometimes. But it needs an addition, an extra, or maybe a main focus:

Keep moving forward, and keep looking up.

We can't keep our eyes down here, because there isn't much encouragement. Not that the earth is completely desolate and discouraging, but it can feel like it sometimes. But there is someone who is never discouraging, never going to tell us to give up or even let us give up.

Because we have to focus on the heavens, and keep looking up to God. If we keep our eyes chained to the skies (metaphorically), we are constantly, continually, completely renewed and reminded that there is something much better waiting on us.

We have a purpose down here, so we can't give up. And we surely can't quit, and it is impossible to go backwards. So we have to keep moving forward with our chins held high and hearts open for change.

I hope if you are struggling, doubting, feeling lost, feeling broken, feeling let down, or feeling like a let down...that you know you aren't alone. Ever. There are people here to lift you up, but more importantly, there is our Father there to hold your hand even after you get up. To hold you tight and comfort you when you feel uncomfortable. To love you when you feel unlovable. To uphold every promise when you feel like you are breaking all of yours.

Stay focused on the heavens, and stay focused on a Savior who is fully focused on you. You were made to love, and be loved. Don't get distracted in trying to figure out your purpose; that's been decided. You just have to keep moving forward until it's achieved; because if you're looking up and focusing on Him, He'll lead you to your purpose. I know it.

I love all of you, my carbonated azaleas, and you are far greater than you will ever know. Have a wonderful afternoon.