And the Chase is On!

Why do we chase things?  Why do we chase people?  Because we believe the reward or bounty once we get it, will be worth the chase. 

At points in the chase, you will have to pause, reflect and reevaluate if the chase is still worth the effort and time that you’re investing in it.  Perhaps the once sought after bounty has lost its luster and now no longer holds the weight of the expected outcome.

Then, there are those times that we just like to chase.  We find exhilaration in the quest and that’s the factor that motives us to keep chasing.  I don’t know what to do with that mindset; perhaps I’ve had it myself and just haven’t realized it.  I find with this mentality, one really doesn’t care about the bounty of the catch as much as they thrive on the chase. 

I have been the one on the chase because I am seeking the outcome.  I want the prize.  When you’re on that path, it’s most profitable to check in with God often, to see if what you’re chasing is in line with what He wants for you.  You will find that God will allow you to chase, as long as you’re willing to chase…but you’ll wear yourself out and become tired…very tired because it doesn’t seem the effort you’re exerting is gaining you any ground.  “Wanna wear the t-shirt I got from this experience?”

Have you ever feel like what you’re chasing are things that you shouldn’t have to chase?  Me too!  There are some things that just ought to be.  That some things that are, should just be, as a result of knowing Jesus.  Right?? Yet, they somehow just aren’t there. 

I have found that if I chase God and after God with the same tenacity that I chase after other “stuff/people/relationships” I would benefit greatly.   In fact, I probably won’t have the need to chase the other stuff. 

I think by instinct that we have a need to chase; perhaps it’ part of our makeup at human beings that God gave us when He created the every fiber of our being.  As with all things, what God gives, the world distorts and we stray away from things that will benefit us and bring Glory to God.  Like chasing….I would say that God gave us that need to chase, because it’s supposed to be for Him. 

Well than, with that revelation, I’ve got some adjusting to do…how about you?