Day #3 of the treasure hunt...


So, this is my third day of the treasure hunt. Sad to say that yesterday, i did not find a lot of clues and i definitely did not get any closer to my treasure, but there was a question that was brought to mind that has challenged me to examine my heart more in depth than i would have dreamed. That question being: "where does my treasure lie?" Yesterday was long and rough, and though i was thinking about seeking my treasure i didn't feel any excitement to dive into the Word or surrender myself in prayer. So i didn't. I went to prayer with the Resistance, but just sat there. I felt nothing. Then i was training with my client and it was like life was breathed back into me. I received a fresh wave of energy and excitement that swept over my body and i greeted my client with a genuine smile and excitement.
Now...to me, there is something wrong with this picture. Obviously there are things in life we genuinely enjoy and have a "passion" for - but as a believer, a follower, a disciple of Jesus Christ - HE should be my passion and He should be what i genuinely enjoy. Not working with clients! ...i'm not saying there is anything wrong with enjoying work - in fact i strongly encourage people to follow their dreams and seek out the job they would enjoy and excel at...note:i am currently pursuing/working one of my dream jobs and LOVE IT! But that love for things of this world should not be greater than my love for Christ. I was struggling with the question of where my treasure truly lies? Is it in Christ and Christ alone? or am i storing up treasure in my work as a trainer? Honestly - if i had a choice between going to church and working with clients i would choose clients. But i want my heart to change where i would choose God any day over clients.
This morning a very dear friend of mine sent me this verse:
Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know."
I realized that even when i don't "feel" it or want to get into God's Word, i should call on the Lord and He will answer me. That i can ask the Lord to give me a desire for His Word and His presence and He will give me one and show me great and mighty things - things of which i don't even understand or know about. So, today was delightful! I asked for a desire to seek the the things of God and He gave me one! My day was absolutely schedule packed and my only free moment was tonight, so i looked for God throughout the day and looked forward to a precious quiet moment with Him this evening. At my first free moment, i pulled out the Word and let God speak His gentle love into my soul. God also showed me that i did not have to seek this treasure on my own but that He would supply many to encourage me and will walk beside me and seek the treasure hand in hand with me. We were not meant to walk this journey alone but in the fellowship of other believers and i am so blessed to be on this road with others in my life!

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