But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9, ESV)

What a great question to begin the year.  Before you can find your way to a desired destination, you first have to know where you are.  Sometimes, as it was in Adam’s case, the answer to that question can be quite sobering–but also necessary.  The reality of where you are can help determine where you need to be.

So, where am I on January 2nd, 2017? (Let me preface the following by saying I am beyond blessed where I am today.  But, here are some key indicators for needed growth):

1. Over-weight – Today is weigh-in day.  My guess is 230ish.  I already exercise.  That only leaves addressing what I eat.  I would rather exercise.  Changes coming.
2. Under-prayed – I have spiritual ADD, especially as the day progresses.  So, in order to have unhurried time with God I must be victorious over the early morning.  Changes coming.
3. Over-soft – I fear I have let some of my health challenges let me retreat into regularly taking the path of least resistance.  I have become averse to hard things (ex. travel).  Changes coming.
4. Under-fasted –  When Jesus taught on fasting He said, “when” you fast and not “if” you fast.  It has been a long while since I have incorporated fasting into my spiritual disciplines (see #3).  Changes coming.

Those are just a few of the markers shedding light on where I am today.  I look forward to them being catalysts which spring me forward to an even better place.

By the way, where are you?