Boardwalk Steps

Yesterday we spent some time at the beach. It's my happy place for sure and was a wonderful few hours where I got to relax and enjoy time with family.

As we crossed the street and began to climb the stairs of the boardwalk, my little girl got so excited that we had stairs to climb! She shouted with glee to her brother and the two of them took off, enjoying each and every step they took!

Well, as you know by now, there's a connection in here somewhere! You see, life is just like that staircase we climbed and yet we invariably don't face the steps with the same excitement. Our tendency is to want to jump from the bottom to the top with one fell swoop and don't want to have to take the time to climb each and every step. AND, the reality is that every journey involves taking those steps and so we can either climb them with a sad face or tackle them with a smile.

So today I challenge you to find a staircase and climb it. As you take each step, I DARE you to remind yourself of how this is a replica for your life and the path that God is leading you on. Think about what you're currently going through and, as you take each step of those stairs, tell yourself there truly is a purpose for each step you are taking. God wants you to take each step for it will lead you exactly where you're supposed to go. And remember, you get to choose if you climb those steps with sadness or a smile on your face like my daughter had - the reality being it will be more fun if you enjoy the journey!

Here's to more boardwalk stairs to come and the destinations they will lead us to. Life is for living - I DARE you to do so!!