I am no longer a tourist.... but a traveler

I have been in a transitional period in my life and I feel like I have crossed a threshold of sorts. Whether this has happened in the natural yet... remains to be seen, but it has definitely happened in my mind. I'm ok with that, because I have found that the inner territory is the place I face the most resistance anyway. Maybe you can identify with that statement, or maybe I've just completely lost your interest, but I would like to share my thoughts either way.

I have discovered that I am no longer a tourist but a traveler in the Kingdom. Let me define that for you.

As a tourist, I would tend to go places that I had gone before, places that were somewhat familiar. I would often choose a destination that would allow me time to rest, regroup and refuel. I have a tendency to pack light, knowing that I can pick up any items that I may have forgotten once I arrive. I really love to plan vacations that take me away from everyday life and allow for times of refreshing.

But.....

As a traveler, I am joyfully partnering with Papa God, as He takes me on epic journeys to places I have never been, to see things I have never seen and to do things I have never done. I don't have to worry about what to pack, everything I need for the journey flows to me from Him.

He leads me with His voice and I need only to listen. He encourages me with His love and I need only to trust Him. My heart is filled with joyful anticipation. I do not need to know what is around the next bend in the road, I only need to feel His leading and keep traveling upward.

A spirit of refreshing goes before me and I will follow Him anywhere.