It's All About the Climb...

I was driving home, listening to the radio the other night, and heard this song by Miley Cyrus called 'The Climb'

I can almost see it
That dream I am dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"

Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking

But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking

I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going

And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Somebody's gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa
The song just reminded me so much of my current journey. Going into it I wasn't sure what to expect. I have been out of school for *ahem* 22 years, so I wasn't sure what to expect when it came to having assignments to complete on time. I wasn't even sure if I had what it takes to do well in school... I was definitely not what one would call a model student while in school. And then there were all the skills that I need to work on to be a good pastor. And all the skills I need to work on to be healthy body, mind and spirit while serving whoever GOD sends me to. There have been days that the whole idea of completing this process seems a little overwhelming.
But then GOD touches my life again, refreshing the fingerprints that seem to be everywhere, all over this process.
After my charge conference last week there were some papers I had to sign. A simple piece of paper stating what my intentions were (ordained elder). Just a simple piece of paper, but it carried so much meaning. Ok, a little dramatic perhaps, but really it did. It was written proof that I am determined to obey my GOD. As I signed the papers my heart was racing and my mind was spinning, and I had an overwhelming urge to toss down the pen and do a very very happy dance of joy... I am obeying my GOD!!!! I wanted to shout it out.... I AM OBEYING MY GOD!!!!! I didn't know it would bring such a feeling of joy and completeness to do such a simple thing as sign a paper stating my intention to follow through with His plan for me.
As for the school part of this journey... I am finding that I really enjoy it. Each assignment that I complete is one step closer to my goal. Every time I get a good grade back it is confirmation that I am doing what GOD wants me to do (I am going on the assumption that it is His strength that is giving me what I need to succeed!!)
I like the part in the song that goes like this...

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa

It doesn't matter how long it takes to get there, I will get there in GOD's timing... and one thing I have learned so far is that His timing is absolutely perfect. Whether it takes me four years or ten... I will get there when He wants me to, all I have to do is do my best, trust Him, and follow the nudging of the Holy Spirit. And keep the faith that He wouldn't call me to do this if He didn't intend to give me the things I need to accomplish what I need to do.