Finding Your Gold Mine

I hope that in 2010 that you have a dream or vision of something greater than you have now. I am not talking about a "New Years resolution" or attaining more "stuff." In regards to our relationship with God, if we aren't thinking, hoping, or asking for anything, we are cheating ourselves. Ephesians 3:20 says God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond all that we could hope or ask for. For this reason, we need to hope for BIG things. One of my favorite Christian teachers, Joyce Myer, said "I would rather ask God for a lot and get half of it, than ask Him for a little and get all of it." However, I believe that it is unwise to solely ask the Lord to change circumstances or provide for you if you are not willing to give 110% of yourself. I have learned in my mere 25 years of life that most people go the "quick fix" route for every need or want that they have. As people we go for what feels good right now. That gets us into trouble. I know this from experience. I believe that there is a gold mine in every life and it is up to us to dig deep enough to find it...and when we do God pours out His blessings and provision on us. I know that I must keep digging because I have not hit "gold" yet, but I know that God has great plans for me and I must make goals and personal sacrifices to find them.