Up

One of my favorite movies is the Pixar film "up". It's about an elderly man who after the death of his wife, is forced to move into a retirement home. He can't imagine himself there and feels his life is at its end. So Instead he decides to move his home to an isolated place in South America. He ties over a hundred helium filled balloons to his house and floats away. Just when he thought he was alone he discovers a Boy Scout was hiding on his porch the whole time. The old man tries over and over to stay alone and not talk to the boy but it doesn't  work. Together they  end up discovering South America, saving a bird and forming a lifelong friendship. 

There are times when we just want to be alone. We want to hide, isolate and just keep to ourselves. Especially when times get hard we do this the most. So many times when we think one story of our lives has ended it turns out to be just the beginning. We discover ourselves, new friends and even form a stronger faith in God. This time of change is a time to celebrate . So quit hiding and get up !!!

"This is just the beginning, the year of refreshing. His plan now unfolding, the time of your great blessing. Expect the great!" Jonathan Nelson