It seems that many of us are at our absolute best when we run away from the things in our life that are bothering us the most. For me, God has moved me more times than I can count, I've never even lived in a house for this reason, and numerous times, I've been homeless. It's like it clears something in us, as humans, when we are someplace completely new. Somewhere with a future that is so clear to us. Now the question is how to start over properly. I have this past relationship, who has such a deep love for Christ, which fuels my love for him. Saturday will be my last day seeing him I've decided, not out of hate or hurt, but out of compassion. Someday I'll speak to him again, but I want to be free of everything, to be able to start off again as a sister to him. A friend just told me tonight that a sister is closer than friendship, you go through everything, absolutely everything, with your brothers and sisters. This is where I start over, telling my best of friends that I love them, and then spacing myself from them, going somewhere new, and having the love of Christ lead me somewhere adventurous.
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having out bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10: 19-25
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Happiness is:
The phrase "morning beautiful"
A walk in the park with my dog
Sitting near a beautiful lake watching the ripples in the water
Someone laughing at their own strange joke that no one gets but them
Worshiping until I weep
Finding $5 in my jean's pocket
Holding my boyfriend's hand while he's driving the car
Riding my bike
Listening to U2 on my MP3 player
An embraced hug
A great cup of coffee
Reading a great fiction book
Bible study with Gwen – got to get back on track though
Waking up early and enjoying the quiet
Talking to my best of friends on the phone
The city of Chicago
A great “chick flick” that makes me cry and/or laugh
Times will always get tough in life and more than we want, they hit when we least expect it to, no matter how prepared we are for it. With each passing, sad moment of our lives, some good comes out of it. It makes you harder, stronger, and in the end, more caring. It teaches us that we can be vulnerable, and how to deal with others when they are. Throughout life we embrace certain elements that keep us smiling in the storms. The list above are just a few that make me smile when I read them. As you read each one, slowly remember the memories, and how you felt at the time. Each word can bring a little more joy. God did not forget you, in the times you want to laugh or cry, he is just one step away, always. Forever.
Challenge: Make your own list or add to this one. If you made your own list, post the link to your blog in the comments.
A walk in the park with my dog
Sitting near a beautiful lake watching the ripples in the water
Someone laughing at their own strange joke that no one gets but them
Worshiping until I weep
Finding $5 in my jean's pocket
Holding my boyfriend's hand while he's driving the car
Riding my bike
Listening to U2 on my MP3 player
An embraced hug
A great cup of coffee
Reading a great fiction book
Bible study with Gwen – got to get back on track though
Waking up early and enjoying the quiet
Talking to my best of friends on the phone
The city of Chicago
A great “chick flick” that makes me cry and/or laugh
Times will always get tough in life and more than we want, they hit when we least expect it to, no matter how prepared we are for it. With each passing, sad moment of our lives, some good comes out of it. It makes you harder, stronger, and in the end, more caring. It teaches us that we can be vulnerable, and how to deal with others when they are. Throughout life we embrace certain elements that keep us smiling in the storms. The list above are just a few that make me smile when I read them. As you read each one, slowly remember the memories, and how you felt at the time. Each word can bring a little more joy. God did not forget you, in the times you want to laugh or cry, he is just one step away, always. Forever.
Challenge: Make your own list or add to this one. If you made your own list, post the link to your blog in the comments.
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