Seriously......

Today God arrived on location at School of Ministry. He seems to always come, but... today was a whole different atmosphere than what I've experienced so far. God was serious. And, I felt like the instructors/pastors/students all arrived with a serious spirit as well. There were a lot of tears shed, and lots of deepness shared. Sure, there was some laughing, fun and joy -- but even the joy was intentional and -- well -- serious. I don't know any other word to describe it.

What I took away this morning was that God was point-blank questioning me about how far I want to go into His realm. To continue journeying down into His Kingdom my heart must be fully free. From where I stand, I feel like I have gone as far as I can go. But, God says there is still distance between me and Him. I feel completely surrendered. But, God says... keep walking. From where God is looking, there are thousands of miles of trail that I have to conquer. Romans tells me that nothing can separate me from the love of God.. and nothing does. My soul is fully meshed with God. But, there is a lot more road to travel in my relationship with Him.

I've been walking with God for 21 years, and still there is more!

Today was a reality check. This journey that I'm on -- it's really big. It will require ALL. All of my heart, soul, and mind.

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" - Matthew 22:37-39

That's the journey we're on. The journey to love God and others with *ALL.*