the Pura Vida Journey

Each month I meet with a group of ladies on a Saturday morning.  We are on a journey to discover what Jesus meant when He said  "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full".   In Spanish, Pura Vida means Pure Life.  We have reasoned that Jesus wants us to live Pura Vida, an abundant, full life in Him.
Sadly, most of us live in a place far removed from what Jesus intended for us.  And even more sad is the fact that many of us have just accepted that this is all there is - it doesn't get any better, it doesn't get any worse.  We have 'settled' for something far, far below the abundant life that is offered to us.   How this must sadden God's heart - seeing His children not live up to their full potential, settling for a mediocre existence. He offers us a life that is so much more than we can imagine and what do we say? " No thanks, (yawn), this is good enough."
The group of ladies I hang with are not content to live in that place anymore. Its  easy to get caught up in the daily routine of life but we know there is more to life than just that.   So we are on a journey of discovery together, a journey to discover what Jesus meant by full, abundant life - its the Pura Vida Journey!  We are excited, and maybe a bit apprehensive! We are fairly sure God will challenge us and push us out of our comfort zones.  We are up for the challenge, LOL.