Is Your Life An Uphill Climb?

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Do you ever feel like your life is an uphill climb?  Sometimes we  struggle with life's mountains and end up feeling spiritually exhausted... distant and disconnected from God.

Have you noticed how God seems to like mountain climbing? Both Moses and Elijah had to trudge up the side of a mountain to see God reveal Himself in glorious ways. In Luke 9:28-36, Jesus invited Peter, James, and John to join Him on a mountain climb. 

As I read this I wondered if the three were excited to follow Jesus up the mountain. Were they expecting to feast on great teachings and see miraculous signs and wonders?  Or did they find this climb a drudgery. Did they cast looks at each other that said, “Here we go again”, or whisper “I can think of a hundred things I’d rather be doing than climbing this mountain!” or "I'm just too tired to go on."

When they finally reached the top Peter, James, and John were so exhausted that they fell into a deep sleep. And they almost missed it!!

Jesus began to pray. 29”As He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning." 
Can you imagine sleeping through that?!

^32 “Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory”

I’m so thankful that they woke up to see the glory of God!

We each have mountains to climb. For some, the mountain may be a difficult marriage or a rebellious child. For some it may be a prolonged period of loneliness, finding ways to feed and clothe your children, or allowing social media to overtake your days. One of my mountains has been a long-term illness that has drastically changed the topography of my life.

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Whatever our mountain, Jesus is right there with us... Just waiting for the opportunity to reveal more of Himself. Sometimes we may feel that it's just too hard. We're exhausted, and we're tempted to spiritually fall asleep and disconnect from Jesus.  Let's diligently guard against being sidetracked by the height of our mountain. We risk missing the majesty and splendor of our Lord along the way.

When we are awake to Him , when we yearn to see His face, He will delight in showing us a glimpse of His glory... He will transfigure before us... And we will be changed.

No, the climb isn’t easy, but He’s right there with us. He wants to make Himself known in ways that will forever change us. Oh, but we must want Him. We must be awake to Him!

Emma Kate

Before I say good-bye, I have to tell you that I became a first-time grandmother this weekend!! Our little Emma Kate was born Sunday morning at 9:37. She was 6lbs 5oz and 19 precious inches long.  We are so excited we can hardly stand it! Thank you Lord for this perfect little addition to our family. Rejoicing like crazy!! 

Living in His grace!

Mary

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