I am a firm believer that I have to own every choice I make. When I make a choice, I choose the consequences - all of them - the good, the bad; the immediate, the residual. It is for this reason that I put a lot of effort into the decisions I make. Ironically enough, I make decisions quite quickly; I'm not one to seek advice, make pro/con lists, mull over it for a while. I just choose - coolly and confidently - and own my choices. At this point in my life, most of my choices are good ones that provide blessing beyond imagination!
What? That doesn't make sense?
Of course it doesn't by human standards! What you have to know is that I have a "supernatural" driver in the pilot's seat. It's simple - I ask Him for the right choice and then choose it. He's NEVER wrong and He's much smarter than me. He sees the big picture, while I only have a small scope. Not only do I get all of my heart's desires, but He blesses me beyond measure, and with things far greater than I could ever dream up. I own the choice to follow Him and do as he commands.
Okay, so is my life perfect? Again, of course not. Quite often, the initial decisions are hard and quite uncomfortable; yet the end result is always what I want and then some. I have a rebellious world inside my head that only God and I can see. It's not pure, it's sinful, and it's VERY worldly; but it stops in my head. The Bible says that our sinful thoughts are equal to committing them in God's eyes. So why then, you ask, do I allow them to exist knowing they are sinful? I'm human. However, I have decided not to double the sin by acting on it. It's simple math. 1 sinful thought plus 1 sin of acting upon it equals 2 sins, multiplied by the number of times I'm willing to carry out more sinful ideas because it didn't kill me to act on the first one. Then, we also have to subtract blessings that I would be receiving but can't because I'm so wrapped up in acting upon selfish sins; as well as the blessings that I could be to others that can't happen because I'm only thinking about me. See how it can get so out of control?
My point is that although I have human thoughts and impulses that are rebellious and wrong, it should not be an automatic decision to act on them. I have to prayerfully make good choices, own them, and let the blessings flow!
Want to try it? I GUARANTEE you'll like it! :)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Rain - I Love It, I Need It
I created the following as a response to the questions of a friend - check it out - this is who I am!
Bring the Rain (Mercy Me) is my main ringtone - it's one of my life songs right now. Everything you have gotten from it is true, as well as Angel and Ness's input. All I can offer is what that song tells me at its core.
Rain has so many facets - it can be both life-giving and life-taking. Rain can change lives in an instant, or hold back change. For example, rain relieves us of fire and the dangers that come with it. Yet rain also causes floods that wipe out entire cities (and of course, there was the great flood that covered thee arth.) Rain heals parched grass and makes the flowers and trees flourish, yet during a hurricane, it keeps workers from being able to fix damage. The sound of rain causes peaceful sleep. All of these things, I have experienced first hand.
God controls the rain - both literal rain and metaphoric rain. He reminds us of His presence and control by bringing rain into our lives. As a result, we will go through trials and be healed. My life has been filled with ups and downs - my life is amazing, yet I ask God daily to bring the rain. If life were too easy, I'd never be able to see that there is a bigger picture, and One greater than me that it in control. I need the hard rains to keep me grounded and the healing rains to give me the warmth of teh peace that passes understanding.
I have had a rainy "Bring the Rain" moment - it made me laugh. The short of is is that I was having a HORRIBLE day and the rain was the final straw. God put the lyrics in my head and poured rain just on me for a few moments. It was in that moment that I got perspective - that I realized that he is giving me the desires of my heart and all that comes with them - both wonderful and painful, exhilirating and frustrating. He's in control of the rain in my life and I'll take all of it.
Bring the Rain (Mercy Me) is my main ringtone - it's one of my life songs right now. Everything you have gotten from it is true, as well as Angel and Ness's input. All I can offer is what that song tells me at its core.
Rain has so many facets - it can be both life-giving and life-taking. Rain can change lives in an instant, or hold back change. For example, rain relieves us of fire and the dangers that come with it. Yet rain also causes floods that wipe out entire cities (and of course, there was the great flood that covered thee arth.) Rain heals parched grass and makes the flowers and trees flourish, yet during a hurricane, it keeps workers from being able to fix damage. The sound of rain causes peaceful sleep. All of these things, I have experienced first hand.
God controls the rain - both literal rain and metaphoric rain. He reminds us of His presence and control by bringing rain into our lives. As a result, we will go through trials and be healed. My life has been filled with ups and downs - my life is amazing, yet I ask God daily to bring the rain. If life were too easy, I'd never be able to see that there is a bigger picture, and One greater than me that it in control. I need the hard rains to keep me grounded and the healing rains to give me the warmth of teh peace that passes understanding.
I have had a rainy "Bring the Rain" moment - it made me laugh. The short of is is that I was having a HORRIBLE day and the rain was the final straw. God put the lyrics in my head and poured rain just on me for a few moments. It was in that moment that I got perspective - that I realized that he is giving me the desires of my heart and all that comes with them - both wonderful and painful, exhilirating and frustrating. He's in control of the rain in my life and I'll take all of it.
Completely Me - The Inside Scoop
Okay, since I'm in a blogging mood, I thought I'd take a moment to introduce you to the inner-me. I am an authentic unique individual. I love me for the good and the bad - I know that my amazing traits have not-so-amazing "side effects." I am extremely passionate and love deeply. With my whole self, I care about thsoe who enter my life. It is the desire of my heart to touch as many lives as I possibly can, and to rescue and protect those that God places in my life. I can get WAY too involved in people's lives - a positive and negative. Those who gain my attention feel completely loved and supported - yet hurt deeply when I, for whatever reason, have to pull away. I am a believer that people are placed into my life for many reasons and for many amounts of time. I have no problem with seperation and I'm totally okay when friendships fade. I ABSOLUTELY keep loving people when we part - I just don't dwell on what is no longer there; I cherish what was and move on to new friendship ventures. However, if people re-enter my life, I welcome them wholeheartedly as if time had never passed. I don't do guilt, regret, fear, or sadness - I'm an eternal optimist and a visionary; I see things in their ideal form and strive to reach that ideal. I believe that change will only happen if I'm willing to make it happen under God's direction - He is not my co-pilot, He's my pilot! Selfishness is trait I work VERY hard to avoid, though, as I am human, it happens. Neither money nor power/pride are the root of all evil - human self is. It is only when we begin to look past ourselves can we realize the full blessing our lives are meant to be. According to the world, I should pay more attention to self for my own protection; however, I leave the protection up to God and boldly do what He asks in spite of the world's ways - He's got my back, and there's no one I trust more with my life!
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