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I am reminded of God's goodness yet again. That He is faithful in his promises, but even more generous in his giving. Count the blessings and stop more frequently to enjoy the small things in life. Persevere when times are tough. Endure the times when you feel alone and abandoned. Hope when you feel doubt and struggle to see a brighter future.

Remember these moments make you closer to the Creator of the beginning and end. A God in control and who has a will much more delightful than you can ever fathom. You hold onto the trivial emotions of the now, but be satisfied in the everlasting joy of the forever future.

Do big things this year. Live with joy and share it well with others. Chase hard after the Lord and be true to your commitments and disciplines. Do not settle for the instant gratifications but purify your mind for your lovely bride at the end of the aisle. Cherish your blessings and be fruitful in your ministry. 27. Do it big.

For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Tomorrow

The Gospel has been more than real.

There will be bigger and brighter days ahead.

But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

3 Months

3 months of working out. best results aren't physical. rather, it's knowing that you got more in you to push through the hard times. hard work. a strong work ethic. the results will play out for itself. never forget that getting better is a slow process. have a goal in mind, but don't get lost in it. face each day trying to outdo the last. stay true to yourself. no one else will believe in you like you can.

It's Like That

It's like when you lose the best thing life has to offer and you want it back, but then you realize you don't even deserve it. so you just sit there and wonder what exactly happened. and you can't figure it out. it's like that.


"God is our refuge and strength,


a very present help in trouble. 

Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,

though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam,

though the mountains tremble at its swelling."

Forward

And here. We go.

"A man of ordinary talent will always be ordinary, whether he travels or not; but a man of superior talent will go to pieces if he reminds forever in the same place."

Psalm 37:4

may I delight in the Lord and long for His heart's desires.

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."

Good Friday

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know youthe only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed."

How great it is knowing that one man's sacrifice and obedience to the cross changes the course of everything known to man. I count my blessing for being raised in a family that introduced me to church, to Jesus, to purpose. Predestination always trips me up, but questioning and arguing it serves no purpose to me. I have come to know the Father, Son, and Spirit so there's no time to look back. I hope to look forward to the work ahead and continue pursuing God's will. That I still struggle with. As I come to terms with a handful of things in my life and struggle to the meaning behind much of it, I still recognize that all the glory belongs to God. Since the beginning of time, to Jesus' death, and beyond. God is more than deserved of His glory.

God, may I bring you glory. May my joy be complete in you.