Sunday, July 29, 2012

Relentless

Relentless; that which does not become less severe

There is a world waiting to tear us down, chew us up, and spit us out. There is a world who will tell you that you are the only thing that matters, that faith is too hard, that real hope is overrated. There is a world trying to rob us of everything we have been, are, and ever will be.

There is a God who gave everything he was, is, and ever will be. There is a God who is worth every second of our time, every ounce of our energy, every part of our being. There is a God who sent his own son into this world to suffer for everyone in it. There is a Love that is unfailing.

Stop giving up, stop giving in, stop pursuing what this world sees important.

Relentlessly pursue Christ.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Best Coaster Ever

Hello wonderful people! God never ever ever ceases to amaze me. EVER.

It's been a....crazy....couple of weeks to say the very least. I've been busy, although not as insanely busy as the beginning of the summer. What has been crazy is watching God work in those around me, and in my own life. No major events have happened, no life-changing moments; it truly is the everyday blessings that make life worth living. 

What's really been amazing me lately is how much can happen (physically, spiritually, emotionally, everything-ally) in a single day if-and this is a BIG if-we allow God to take control. Think about it with me. When you get up in the morning, do you know every single person you'll come in contact with that day? 
Do you know what conversations you'll engage in, what prayers you will say, or the exact amount of free time you'll have? Well, I don't either...but that awesome God who wrote your life story does.

I once heard that life is like a roller coaster. Oh boy, isn't that the truth-whether we want it to be or not. Each day could be an exciting rush of fulfillment and surprise, or a disappoint at a failed attempt to control our own ride. 

Let God take over your life daily....the guy knows what he's doing. He just might surprise you with the best coaster you've ever ridden.