I (Theresia Whitfield) have often heard Bill (Blew) talk about a country song he knows that either has the title or song lyrics, “Wherever I go, there I am.” (We haven’t figured out who sings it. If anyone knows, feel free to share!)
The reason Bill refers to this song in client meetings is because of its message. It basically says that if I see that the grass is greener on the other side, I can change my church, my house, my job, or even my spouse. But once I get to that greener pasture, no matter what I change, I am still there. I come with all my baggage, my complaints, my heartaches, and my sinfulness.
James 4:1-3 says, “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.”
Isn’t that so true? We argue with our spouses, our bosses, or our children because of selfish motives and a sinful heart. And just when we’re ready to trade it all in and run away, we discover that we came with us! And we came with everything we thought we left behind.
Just remember, wherever you go, there you are!
