“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”” -John 14:6-7 NIV
At the beginning of every month I find myself wrapped up in the idea setting a path forward. Putting in motion a plan that will lead me to where I want to be. This thought process brings so much anxiety boiling to the surface. I am uncertain of the path. I am uncertain of my ability to endure the journey along that path. I know exactly what I want the end product to look like, but which way will get me there. Jesus' words in John 14 popped into my head, "I am the way". Okay, but what exactly does that mean and how does that factor into my future outlook? How do I know they way?
I read up on the Greek words used for know in John 14:7; the first meaning to know by observation and the second meaning to know by reflection. There it is. Future plans are built off past successes. I know what works because I have observed it in the past. The way forward is a reflection of these past observations. I know my way forward because I know how I got where I am now.
Take time to reflect on your recent successes. What made the difference? What pushed you forward when felt uninspired, stuck or unworthy? Start there. You know the way because you have known the way.
Take time to reflect on your recent successes. What made the difference? What pushed you forward when felt uninspired, stuck or unworthy? Start there. You know the way because you have known the way.
