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I Have Journeyed So Far - By RIVER (Thoughts on the Path)

"I have journeyed so far.

I am tired. Torn by these jagged rocks time and time again. My feet — I can no longer feel them. My socks cling to the soles, and the souls of my shoes are nearly worn through. Every muscle is numb, having exceeded what it could carry.

I long for rest — for green, lush grass to lay down in.

For a blue sky, and the sun and wind to kiss my face and play with my hair.

For life to be lighter once more.

My soul wrestles as I sit here. I look back and see all that is now behind me. I cannot return — it cost too much to get this far. The cold, the loneliness, the contrary winds. The storms that threatened to knock me down and take me out. The rocks that gave way under my feet. Nights so dark I could not see my own hands before my eyes.

I carried all my gear to make camp along the way — but that was not the heaviest part. It was what I carried within the whole journey: the weight of calling, the importance of this mission, this assignment.

I fought distractions, beasts along the way, and my own flesh that longed for easier times. I met others returning to the baseline, discouraging me from going higher. Yet the closer I get to Jesus, the more difficult it becomes — as if my love for Him must pass through fire to prove it genuine.

I will admit, starting out I climbed not for Him as much as for myself — for what I could gain. But somewhere along the climb, I caught a glimpse of Him and began leaving all behind, piece by piece, making myself lighter.

Somewhere along the line, religion met relationship.

His voice, His Spirit, His company became all I longed for.

I climbed higher to hear better, to see Him more clearly — and it has been worth it all.

Now I have reached the last part — the best part.

When I reach the top, I will see Him as He is.

My soul longs for Him, and the pain and discomfort are small in this light.

My mind is sore, but peaceful.

Bid me to stay. Help my weaknesses.

I am determined to see You.

Help me not be discouraged by the length of the journey that seems never‑ending.

I don’t mind what may come now — my own self is the last giant I face.

And to overcome that is the greatest victory."