Many things happen in life that gets people dragged down and stressed beyond belief. Fortunately for myself, I have been blessed to be able to deal with stressful situations with no real effects. I mean being nervous and being stressed out about stuff are two completely different situations.
I, being an honest person, tend to under prepare things I do. Its a bad thing sometimes, but on the other hand... I can generally get by without any problems. I look at situations in a whole different way. My general philosophy that has gotten me through life is simple: "If I don't know it, then I really don't need to know it." I am probably wrong when I say this, but I have also been blessed with a somewhat phenomenal memory. I generally am able to go over stuff once and remember what happens into a stunning detail. The only thing really I have struggled with is the Bible, because the deeper I dive the deeper it gets... making it impossible for me to comprehend in all its Glory.
What I am rambling on about is we need to be less worried about what's coming up, and more worried about what's going on now. We need to trust in God and make sure that we follow Him. We need to remember that, as His Child, we are going to be alright. We aren't going to embarrass ourselves too badly. Everyone has their quirks, but in the end we are going to be alright.
We should have a general plan in life, but always always be flexible. Never in my life would I begin to think of myself as someone that can write. Never in my life would I have thought I would have genuine friendships. Never in my life would I have thought I had a purpose. I have been forever changed. My entire outlook is different.
I still live somewhat by that philosophy, but I try harder to make sure I can Glorify God in every act I do. This year it's definitely turning things around. I have about a 98% average in every single class.... Yes I know its still somewhat in the beginning of classes, but its an overall 180 degree change. Last year I didn't even crack a book. I did things my own way, for my own selfish goals. Now I work for a higher authority.
We need to remember to be flexible and not worry about things. We are the Children of God and we are made in His image. So let him shine through us and not worry so much. The battle has already been won.... and guess what..... We aren't on the losing side.
God bless y'all
Ricky
"Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth."
-Psalm 46:10
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Sin used to so easily entangle our lives and choke out our spirits. But Christ died to break those chains that once bound us! What are we going to do with that freedom? I think William Wallace sheds some light on it in Braveheart...
ReplyDeleteWilliam Wallace: I *am* William Wallace! And I see a whole army of my countrymen, here in defiance of tyranny. You've come to fight as free men... and free men you are. What will you do with that freedom? Will you fight?
Veteran: Fight? Against that? No! We will run. And we will live.
William Wallace: Aye, fight and you may die. Run, and you'll live... at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin' to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take... OUR FREEDOM!
God has provided us with armor and he asks us to put it on and to stand firm in the battle lines of the Lord's army. We should be eager to fight against Satan and his dominions because we are loyal to the King who has given us eternal freedom. He empowers us to slay the enemy and in our lives and wants us to share in the joys of victory!