A daily struggle and joy

It's amazing that while I think following Jesus should be easy, in reality it's a constant struggle of dying to myself and seeking him.  I love Php 3:12 it says in the second half of the verse "  but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me."  That is such an encouragement to me.  That God has a purpose for my life.  It gives me the courage to continually die to the things that I want and the courage to take hold of the things he wants to give me.  As our family seeks after the purpose God has for us it has been a very growing time.  Bryan and I as well as our kids are learning more and more about faith.

My encouragement to you is to continue to press into him he has amazing things planned for you :)

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