Today, my chronicle of the journey has begun. The journey itself began almost nineteen years ago. Like most "journeys," my journey began with a lot of emotion... fear, excitement, joy, gratitude, and yes, a little hype. Since the beginning of my journey, I have encounter several different obstacles (many have formed deep valleys that required a submissive hand to God's control to overcome)... depression, anxiety, self-centeredness, impure thoughts, bitterness, doubt, covetness, hatred, hypocrisy, an unforgiving heart, and the list goes on and on. I have been adulteress to my God; yet, He continues to be faithful with a love that has no bounds. At this moment in my life, I am grateful for the depths from which I have been pulled... but I still feel like I am a spoiled child wanting all the good from God but not longing to learn, listen, or work hard toward a relationship (except when convenient). I wake up in a day-in, day-out world, and I don't take time to reboot my thinking often times to see my world through the right lens. I see a desire though. I am hungry for more of God, but I stay distracted and often starve myself of His nutritients. I want everyday to be like today. I gave some. I learned some. I listened some. I dwelled on God's presence. I still had my "duties" of life with plenty of distractions, but I tried to pay some attention to God's quiet voice. And I found Him to be with me today. He knows I am NOT THERE YET, but He has seen what He made and saved me to be. So, I'll keep walking on this journey.