Good Evening everyone. So here's just some things that I've been thinking about/feeling lately. I don't know how well you all know me, but Im one of those guys who does a lot of stupid things and pointless things. Usually with a couple friends, but just those things that "teens do" that are sort of crazy, ridiculous, fun... whatever you want to call it. I've always been one to be all for doing these kind of things, anywhere from Nicky Nicky Ninedoor at 2 in the morning, to paintballing cars on the highway, to Driveby Snowballing pedestrians, you get the picture. When i was a couple years younger I had no problem with doing this sort of stuff. Maybe it is a thing of maturity, I'm not to sure. But within the past 6 months I always feel... almost guilty after doing stuff like this. Sure I can pass off the excuse that its "just in good fun," but every time the deed is done, I think to myself, "Why did i just do that?" Not only are they simply mean and unloving things to do, some things even get pretty close to vandalism, but the main thing that has been getting me, is where is Christ's love in these actions.
At times I find myself basically contradicting myself.. Just lately me and my friend Jacob have made plans to go and make burritos and go hang out with the homeless people in Victora. I'm making an effort to share Christ's love with people, even if it is somewhat indirectly, and on the other hand.... the stuff explained above.
Of course we will always struggle with this battle, as we are people living in sin on this earth, but this is one of those things thats a bit bigger. I'm not to sure how to sum this up. I don't really have a big "lesson learned" speal or anything. But this is a good thing, at least I am able to look at it and realize it. I pray each day that I may become more concious of things like this; These things in me that aren't of God. And hopefully next time an opportunity to go out and do something "fun" like throw snowballs at people arrises, I'll be able to alter the situation or just simply walk away.
So i guess as a reader, take a moment to look at your day or week, and ask God to show you an area in your life which may need a little attention. I would definatly recomend it, even for those small things that you might not even notice.
And for those who havent particpated in the longest alliteration contest, check out two posts ago.
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hmm i really like that. it is so true that there are so many little things in our lives in which we don't live christ out but don't even think about it. honestly thanks for the little speal it was good. made me think.
I was pretty much gonna say the same thing as kaitlin..ha. i think i defs need to work on some stuff. i mean i thought about it before, but when you hear about other peoples situations, it makes you re-evaluate(however you spell that). thanks.
James joyfully jives in Jewish Januaries.
Hee hee. I wasn't one for going and throwing snowballs at random people and the like, but I'll say almost anything to almost anyone, which is pretty much just as...questionable. Hey hey, now I you know something I'm supposed to work on, and switch them names around for the other half. You know what that means, right?
You talk in riddles my friend, lol. But I think im catching your drift.
I guess i have had similar thoughts on this subject in the last little bit. I have i also been thinking about how much i bregg about my past.
looking at what did when i wasn't a Christian and making that something to gloat about. So thats something i have been catching myself on.
James, did you write this before or after our adventure with Jacob the other day..? I'm pretty sure you quoted stuff out of here plenty of times during that.. er.. quest.
I'm proud of the man of God you are bro! All of us are in this jorney/process/quest/thing... None of us have it all figured out. But your journey is worth following. I guess that makes you a leader!
God created you for killer thrills, find His way of expressing it! He wants to fulfill that in you. Geepers I sound like a pastor!
Hey Ross... It was after that. Sort of the final thing that got be tihnking about it all.
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