Donald Miller has a new book out called “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years.” Miller exercises his seemingly infinite ability to subtly crush the reader with great insight. “…Million MIles…” parallels the different aspects of a great story with his own personal life.

A lot of struggle has to deal with not being able to see the outcome, or even the direction, of where life is leading. It is difficult to pull back and look at the macro-level direction of life and see what has happened and where you see God affecting it.

Miller’s book crushed me, but in a good way. It forced me to think about the ways that my own life is a “good story” or is a boring one. It made me think about where I’ve been and where I’m going. Matthew 16:2-3 talks about how despite being able to see the trivial things in life, we are unable to see where God is moving.

The power of journaling comes alive under this light. Journaling shows you progress, struggle, and a sense of direction. It is encouraging to see and feel that you’re on the right path.

My story may not be good enough to be a movie, but it is a story in progress and the path feels right.