Go Nowhere Near It!

Things I am good at:    Making Lists
                                   Organizing
                                   Making Messes
                                   Working Hard
                                   Gymnastics
                                   Writing Letters
                                   Teaching

Things I am working on: Being Patient
                                     Studying
                                     Unpacking
                                     Writing in my Journal
                                     Being Healthy
                                     Sharing Joy
                                     Being productive all of the time
                                     Cooking

The second list could go on forever. But using both of them together I have been able to create a third list.
Summer Goals:  Run
                         Always be in the process of learning new things
                         Write in my journal on a regular basis
                         Send letters weekly
                         Use my organization skills to remain a productive person
                         Teach others how to have joy in life. ( Jesus. Others.Yourself. J.O.Y!)

Yesterday at church the pastor talked about something I have been wanting for a long time. Living for God. It struck me that it is impossible to live for God and Satan. I also know that the closer you draw to one, the further away you will get to the other. I liken it to this story: "A very wealthy man was interviewing potential employees for his limo service. When asked this question all three men gave differing answers, When driving up a mountain how close can you get to the edge without going over? The first man declared with enthusiasm  
that he could get the front tire riding the very peak of the cliffs without taking the car tumbling down hill. The second told the employer that it was his habit to stay in the very middle, not wanting to be too close to the edge, but also not wanting to seem like a scared driver. The last man's answer was simple, if there is an edge in sight, I will go nowhere near it." This should be our approach to sin. The advice that Joseph of Egypt exampled for us is so easily sufficient; flee, run away, get out of any potentially dangerous situation. He knew who he lived for and he was not willing to give that up. Know who you live for, don't give Him up!