Just got done posting another poem, which is exciting. In the past couple of weeks, I've written more short stories than I have in the past couple of years probably. I've gotten to the point where I'm not so concerned about it being perfect, but I have a need to get some stuff out. That's when the fun happens, when you witness writings being birthed right before you.
I want to encourage someone, don't give up on your dreams. With so much going on in the world, it can be easy to want to give up. Even if you have, it's not too late to get it back. Never give up. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Believe, even when you don't see it. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
A few thoughts from today
At the office today, I was reading an email and the thought came to me about how we're constantly evolving. Here's what I wrote down more or less:
'The future is incredibly open-ended. We are continously marching forward. With the books of Revelation and Daniel in the Bible, we only get a snapshot of who we are and where we're going. You are ever-evolving one way or another.'
The only question is, which way are you going?
With each experience, with each passing day, you are going further. You can change, you can grow, you can laugh, you can smile, or you can go further into a mire. Romans 8:28 comes to mind. All things work together to the good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. All things. The good as well as the bad can help you grow, to quote Marvin Sapp, wiser..stronger...better. Yes!!!
As my dad has said to me many times, it's about choices. The power of choice is an awesome thing. What choices will you make today? Are they going to help you get closer to your goals? What are your goals? That's something I'm thinking about as well. Where am I vs. where do I want to be...
Sometimes, it's as simple as making the conscious choice to take it easy instead of stressing; chill with ice cream in bed and just listen to music. With that said, making the choice to do 'nothing' isn't easy. But, again, it comes down to choice.
Something else I've been thinking on is the fact that x+y doesn't always equal z. You can't analyze everything. You have to be willing to jump out in faith.
Faith, that all things will work together to your good. Faith that you can grow stronger despite mistakes. Faith that you are getting wiser. Faith that you can love stronger. Faith that your present now is only a set-up to a greater future.
'The future is incredibly open-ended. We are continously marching forward. With the books of Revelation and Daniel in the Bible, we only get a snapshot of who we are and where we're going. You are ever-evolving one way or another.'
The only question is, which way are you going?
With each experience, with each passing day, you are going further. You can change, you can grow, you can laugh, you can smile, or you can go further into a mire. Romans 8:28 comes to mind. All things work together to the good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. All things. The good as well as the bad can help you grow, to quote Marvin Sapp, wiser..stronger...better. Yes!!!
As my dad has said to me many times, it's about choices. The power of choice is an awesome thing. What choices will you make today? Are they going to help you get closer to your goals? What are your goals? That's something I'm thinking about as well. Where am I vs. where do I want to be...
Sometimes, it's as simple as making the conscious choice to take it easy instead of stressing; chill with ice cream in bed and just listen to music. With that said, making the choice to do 'nothing' isn't easy. But, again, it comes down to choice.
Something else I've been thinking on is the fact that x+y doesn't always equal z. You can't analyze everything. You have to be willing to jump out in faith.
Faith, that all things will work together to your good. Faith that you can grow stronger despite mistakes. Faith that you are getting wiser. Faith that you can love stronger. Faith that your present now is only a set-up to a greater future.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Something I'm beginning to realize more and more is, I need to get out of the way. I have to allow God to do the greater in me, and stop allowing 'me' to get in the way.
When I'm fearful or anxious, I need to identify it for what it is: false evidence appearing real. When I want to latch on, I need to let go and watch God work. When I release my praise, my fears, failures and doubts to Him and release my trust, it is then that He will allow me to see that much more of Him through my dreams, relationships and most importantly, my relationship with Him.
But, first, I need to get out the way, and let Him do it. It's all a part of His molding me, even though it doesn't always feel good or secure. But, that's the exciting thing; the fact that it is outside of my control. When I let go and let God, I can trust that He's doing something greater than I can hope or imagine for.
When I'm fearful or anxious, I need to identify it for what it is: false evidence appearing real. When I want to latch on, I need to let go and watch God work. When I release my praise, my fears, failures and doubts to Him and release my trust, it is then that He will allow me to see that much more of Him through my dreams, relationships and most importantly, my relationship with Him.
But, first, I need to get out the way, and let Him do it. It's all a part of His molding me, even though it doesn't always feel good or secure. But, that's the exciting thing; the fact that it is outside of my control. When I let go and let God, I can trust that He's doing something greater than I can hope or imagine for.
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