I'm trying to attach an earth shattering metaphor to this picture, but the simple fact is: I'm grinding my own coffee in the morning. I know. Very exciting indeed. So exciting that I must write about it. Wow!!
But there's something cool about fresh coffee ground by me by hand. So old school. It feels like my routine cup o' java is now a "reward" opposed to a "right".
My life is starting to trend towards that as well. My life is starting to resemble a freshly ground cup of coffee. I've been grinding it out since I ventured back into the production world, and now I'm starting to see the rewards. Opportunities are poppin' up. Mind you, I've got a long way to go before I achieve my goals, but I can actually see things starting to brew. Things that are realistic for me now, and can only help me in the future. I'm still gonna have to grind for a while, but like my with coffee, I'm enjoying the grind, as much as the steamy cup of coffee.
Spiritually speaking, it's the exact same thing. I feel like I've been grinding it out for a long time, but now, finally, I can clearly feel the rewards taking root. I know my ultimate reward is not gonna be anything physical, like a cup of coffee. But I can at least, appreciate how good Jesus tastes after grinding it out for what feels like "forever" without him. The Christian life ain't easy, but it teaches you that
nothing in life ever comes easy, and anything that's worth it, shouldn't. Otherwise, you wouldn't appreciate it. Maybe that's my metaphor. It sure makes sense to me. I'll raise a mug to that. Here's to the grinds. May you savour every minute of it.
