08/11/2025
Don’t forget how far you’ve come…and where you’re going.
My neighbors recently pressure washed the sidewalk in front of their house. On a walk one day, I looked down and noticed they had left a dirty spot in the shape of a smiley face on the cement, a reminder of how the sidewalk looked before it was cleaned. I had never noticed that the concrete had gotten that filthy, but what a difference now!
Of course, I thought of a way to turn this moment into a metaphor for our lives. We are often tough on ourselves, wondering why we aren’t perfect yet. “I should’ve known better,” and, “What was I thinking,” are frequent thoughts of mine. But if we look back, we can see who we were when we started out on our walk with the Lord, and how He has slowly changed our mindsets and behaviors toward a more abundant life. None of us are perfect, but we are being renewed each and every day.
So when you mess up, talk to Him about it. Then, remember how far God has led you and smile… He’s not about to give up on you. The road ahead is still being paved by the Master Architect of the Universe.
Love and blessings,
Jackie Bishop
Editor/Artistic Director
GoodFolk Magazine
