Big Sky!

Montana is a beautiful State. Majestic mountains, streams, plains. It has been years since I have been there, but what I remember of it was no less than spectacular. The thing that sticks out in my mind most is their marketing phrase..."Big Sky"....and if you have ever seen photos or visited, it is most appropriate. It seems like the sunset goes on forever....limitless in the view of the horizon, and at night the bright sky lit up with millions of stars. Coyotes singing their night song communicating with one another and a breeze from the mountains that put a chill in your body. Nothing like it! Oh Big Sky....I miss you.

This is the end of another year, and another decade. 2010 is as close as the turn of a page. Many are the memories of 2009, and the bittersweet taste of accomplishments in our lives that we had, mixed with many lost opportunities, un-met goals and the loss of special people. Or in lesser yet as painful at times..dreams that may never be realized. They are drops of water in an endless sea of life and history. Many of you may be discouraged, even depressed. Some may be out right defeated! The toll of time sucks the life out of you. But may I encourage you for this season in your life? Go to Big Sky country!

No I am not a travel guide. (though that would be cool), nor a spokesman for Montana. What I do mean is dare to see the unlimited possibilities of 2010. Dare to see the Big, unlimited Sky of life, where you look as far over the horizon, and see as high and as clear as looking at the night sky of the big west. Yes there will still be a chill in the air occasionally. Yes there may be coyotes wanting to ruin your picnic, but keep looking up at the big sky!

I have had many successes in my life, which also means that I have had many failures. Unrealized dreams, stupid decisions, bad choices, missed opportunities. Those failures are like building a building of defeat. As they build up in your life, it becomes a city which can block your view of the big limitless horizon.

This Year, Like me...please dare to dream again. Keep believing! And most of all, keep Jesus as the focus in your life. That is the beginning of peace and it is from God which all blessings abound. See you in Big Sky Country!