Philippians 3:14
14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
If you guys couldn’t tell by my post last night, I’m really excited about what we have planned this year to honor Kayleigh, increase awareness for DIPG, and raise funds to help find a cure. It’s possible I’m even more excited tonight because I’ve had all day for ideas to roll through my head. Plans, logistics, artwork, logos, sponsors… the list goes on and on.
I can see how easy it would be to get tangled up in WHAT we are doing and forget the WHY. Yes, everything that is in the works is amazing. But the reason we are doing these things is because the Lord blessed us with Kayleigh. He trusted us to be her parents for 7 years. He trusted us to trust Him. He is trusting us now to continue to point all the praise to Him for what He has done. And what amazing things He has done.
He has blessed us with friends and strangers alike, coming together for an amazing event. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for this – but it is so very important to keep that perspective. Watching for what God is going to do. Not getting lost in all the big stuff – and never allowing it to be about us. Because we are not special. We are ordinary. We have short comings. We are broken. We certainly are nothing without Christ.
So as I continue to be excited, and wow – I really am, it is of the utmost importance that I remember to focus my excitement on that which matters most. Pressing on to the finish. Working for the heavenly prize, not focusing on what this world has to offer. Following God’s plan for my life. Encouraging other people with the love of Christ which knows no bounds.
My heart continues to overflow with thankfulness. I can say with confidence that my God is good, and that He has never left me, no matter how hard the road is. How beautiful it is to be allowed to talk to God Almighty. To praise Him, thank Him, and occasionally weep as His feet. That is news worthy to be shared!
2 Corinthians 1:3-5
3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 5 For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ.
Until tomorrow,
‘Carrow💜
Some things are just SO worth it.
