The Journey Inward
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In my own journey, I have often resisted God and gone my own way, probably more often than I would like to admit. God, in His mercy, patiently kept drawing me back to Him as He knew what was best for me. He also knows what is best for you! He will lead us away from the many distractions and temptations in life, but we must be willing to follow Him. We would avoid so much suffering if we just listened to Him sooner. Hopefully, we do eventually learn, because if we don’t, and we continue to pursue our self-created paths, we may end up losing ourselves and our relationship with Him.
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness!’” (Matthew 7:21-23)
Eventually, when we have come to the end of ourselves, and all our plans have failed, and we are left in the ashes of despair, will we be ready to fall into the arms of the One who has all the answers and love we so desperately desire? For many of us, this is a lifelong journey, as God requires us to relinquish everything and teaches us, step by step. Thankfully, each day brings new mercies for us to approach the Lord!
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3: 22-23)
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About the Book
It is safe to say that we are entering some of the most difficult times on earth that we have ever known, and as Christians we need to examine our relationship with Jesus. Do we really know Him?
This book is a journey of discovery—a journey inward—that will show us where we really are in our walk with God. This last century has seen many Christians in first-world countries enjoy a comfortable walk with God, which has sadly enabled a lukewarm lifestyle. Will this get us through the next chapter we are globally about to enter as a Church and as individuals—as the world changes daily before our eyes, as our comforts are removed, and as many are left stranded in financial distress, broken relationships, and other hardships? The Journey Inward will help believers refocus during this time. It is a clarion call to show us what is most important in life. Jesus must come first and all else second. But how do we find Him amidst our chaotic, self-focused, and noisy lives?
It’s time to take the journey inward, which is probably one of the most important steps you’ll take in the direction toward God.
About the Author
Katja Schmidt is an aspiring author who has penned her debut book on her passion for Jesus and her desire to see Christians living a more intimate relationship in their journey with Him. Katja belongs to the Barn Christian Fellowship in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has been a born-again believer since 1992. She manages a successful international events agency and is an active participant in her church and community.