Writer's block?
Writer's block? Me? Really?
The man with a zillion stories can't come up with ONE for a fresh post on this thing?
Yeah, it would seem that way. Oh, I've written five or six. One was about a very strange coincidence(?) that happened tome on New Year's eve. This one, though, I think was just that. I think.
I wrote another one about changing my marital status on my Facebook page from what it is, to "it's complicated". In the end, though, regardless of what it is, or isn't anymore, legally and in God's eyes I'm still married. While the circumstances may be complicated, they don't change that one simple fact. I was going to draw a parallel comparing marriage to something else, but thought better of it. (and thankfully Facebook posts come with a delete option!) You see, I have this heathy fear of the Almighty God, so I'm not dating anyone, not seeing anyone. I respectfully joke about this, but know it's all too true. About the time I did, there would be a lightning bolt headed my way. I've learned my lessons the hard way. It's OK to fear God. It's a good thing. It also explains why you don't read a tenth of what you used to about my life on this thing.
I started writing a story about faith, comparing the sports teams I root for to faith and not getting an expected outcome to a prayer, or in my case, a very long lion chase. My faith has nothing to do with rooting for sports teams when they lose. It's a part of me, and such an analogy would serve as a very poor example of why I believe what I do. I know what happens in the very end. Jesus comes back and gathers us all up. Heaven awaits. While living God's word is the most important thing in my life, sins have their consequences. Forgiving me for them doesn't mean they will not have consequences that have to be dealt with here on Earth. I used the phrase "pay for" to describe this, and it was a very poor choice of words. Christ paid the penalty for my sins on the cross, so they will not have eternal consequences. The really great thing is that God in His magnificent way has used these circumstances to teach me lessons about everything from money to relationships.
I don't know what will happen, but it may very well be for me that the way up is down. I do know one thing though, 2012 will bring resolution to the two major outstanding issues in my life that need to be dealt with. The great thing about walking with Jesus is the understanding that no matter what comes my way, it always serves two purposes: It'll be to God's Glory and my good. I'm holding on to a couple of things: The first is that God wants what's best for me. We may have divergent viewpoints on this, so I think it's best to defer to Him who knows how everything turns out. The second one, is a hope that God will restore the years the locusts ate.
I started writing a blog about how we enter the new year with hope. I'm so at peace and filled with joy. I woke up yesterday literally singing in my soul. I just knew shortly after midnight that no matter what happens, things will be OK. That about sums up that post.
Well, that's about it gang. For not having much to say, I guess I had a lot to say.
And if I haven't said this, let me say it now! Praise God, and Praise Jesus for being able to share with you and for another day, another chance to get this right!
The man with a zillion stories can't come up with ONE for a fresh post on this thing?
Yeah, it would seem that way. Oh, I've written five or six. One was about a very strange coincidence(?) that happened tome on New Year's eve. This one, though, I think was just that. I think.
I wrote another one about changing my marital status on my Facebook page from what it is, to "it's complicated". In the end, though, regardless of what it is, or isn't anymore, legally and in God's eyes I'm still married. While the circumstances may be complicated, they don't change that one simple fact. I was going to draw a parallel comparing marriage to something else, but thought better of it. (and thankfully Facebook posts come with a delete option!) You see, I have this heathy fear of the Almighty God, so I'm not dating anyone, not seeing anyone. I respectfully joke about this, but know it's all too true. About the time I did, there would be a lightning bolt headed my way. I've learned my lessons the hard way. It's OK to fear God. It's a good thing. It also explains why you don't read a tenth of what you used to about my life on this thing.
I started writing a story about faith, comparing the sports teams I root for to faith and not getting an expected outcome to a prayer, or in my case, a very long lion chase. My faith has nothing to do with rooting for sports teams when they lose. It's a part of me, and such an analogy would serve as a very poor example of why I believe what I do. I know what happens in the very end. Jesus comes back and gathers us all up. Heaven awaits. While living God's word is the most important thing in my life, sins have their consequences. Forgiving me for them doesn't mean they will not have consequences that have to be dealt with here on Earth. I used the phrase "pay for" to describe this, and it was a very poor choice of words. Christ paid the penalty for my sins on the cross, so they will not have eternal consequences. The really great thing is that God in His magnificent way has used these circumstances to teach me lessons about everything from money to relationships.
I don't know what will happen, but it may very well be for me that the way up is down. I do know one thing though, 2012 will bring resolution to the two major outstanding issues in my life that need to be dealt with. The great thing about walking with Jesus is the understanding that no matter what comes my way, it always serves two purposes: It'll be to God's Glory and my good. I'm holding on to a couple of things: The first is that God wants what's best for me. We may have divergent viewpoints on this, so I think it's best to defer to Him who knows how everything turns out. The second one, is a hope that God will restore the years the locusts ate.
I started writing a blog about how we enter the new year with hope. I'm so at peace and filled with joy. I woke up yesterday literally singing in my soul. I just knew shortly after midnight that no matter what happens, things will be OK. That about sums up that post.
Well, that's about it gang. For not having much to say, I guess I had a lot to say.
And if I haven't said this, let me say it now! Praise God, and Praise Jesus for being able to share with you and for another day, another chance to get this right!
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