3. Sleep early. Wake early.
2. Train hard.
1. Pursue God. Trust God.
"Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe."
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Thursday, January 1, 2015
HNY
So long 2014.
I won't be living 2015 with no regrets. That's too cliche. That's not necessarily how life should be lived anyways. Rather, I hope to live 2015 with a passion that's worth living for. To wake up each day with a renewed mind that I am here with a purpose. A purpose to bless others. A purpose to love and support others. Ultimately, a purpose to glorify God. To mature in my walk with Christ. To dedicate my thoughts and actions on the purpose of His Kingdom and to be apart of God's glorious will. In all things, may I remember that there will be a better day. Whether here on Earth or not. That to live is Christ and to die is gain. To fulfill my commitments with passion, purpose, and preparedness.
Society has placed an emphasis on the occasion of a new year. It's a big overdone, but still a great reminder of the renewal that a new day is a blessed day. Thus, a new year is even more blessed. So here's to 2015. You bring me new hope and excitement that only my imagination can dream up. Cheers.
I won't be living 2015 with no regrets. That's too cliche. That's not necessarily how life should be lived anyways. Rather, I hope to live 2015 with a passion that's worth living for. To wake up each day with a renewed mind that I am here with a purpose. A purpose to bless others. A purpose to love and support others. Ultimately, a purpose to glorify God. To mature in my walk with Christ. To dedicate my thoughts and actions on the purpose of His Kingdom and to be apart of God's glorious will. In all things, may I remember that there will be a better day. Whether here on Earth or not. That to live is Christ and to die is gain. To fulfill my commitments with passion, purpose, and preparedness.
Society has placed an emphasis on the occasion of a new year. It's a big overdone, but still a great reminder of the renewal that a new day is a blessed day. Thus, a new year is even more blessed. So here's to 2015. You bring me new hope and excitement that only my imagination can dream up. Cheers.
Friday, December 26, 2014
The Day After
The day after Christmas. I am reminded that when we cherish important things in life it is not just about remembering them after-the-fact. It is being immersed in it during-the-fact. It is being fully present and intentional that this important thing is a blessing from God, something undeserved to begin with, and something so dear that even time will not take away. It is rich in your soul and there is almost an eternal joy that springs forth because it brings life, more than a life here on earth. I am reminded to cherish the small things more. The small amounts of time more. The small gestures more. For these small things swell up into something greater.
Though not every day seems like the next best day, will I remember my purpose and meaning behind it? Will I stride to align my vision and my pursuits with that of God's? Those days seem pretty bleak at times, even in during seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Especially during a year of so many ups and downs.
God, please help me remember. Please help me make conscious decisions daily that are aligned with your goodness. I am truly blessed. Please help me not to forget that. Let it be an empowerment.
Though not every day seems like the next best day, will I remember my purpose and meaning behind it? Will I stride to align my vision and my pursuits with that of God's? Those days seem pretty bleak at times, even in during seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Especially during a year of so many ups and downs.
God, please help me remember. Please help me make conscious decisions daily that are aligned with your goodness. I am truly blessed. Please help me not to forget that. Let it be an empowerment.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Season of Running
It is more than refreshing to reflect on how life has been these past 6 months. In times where I thought I was a failure, a loner, a spiteful companion, I have been overwhelmed with the foundational love and grace of Christ. It has been a miracle for my heart to find peace and yet, I have more than peace. I have found meaning and purpose. To wake up each day and know that I have purpose is one of the greatest gift any man can ever want. I've been given this season of seemingly ample time (and even "boredom") to see that there is a purpose and a plan of action to be had. 6 months really doesn't seem like a long time, yet it has felt like an eternity. I have had some pretty terrible days where my emotions would run well overboard. But through it all, there has been a definitive "you are in good hands" feeling with a God who can't help but pursue me. In His everlasting desire to be long for and glorified, He has blessed me with His pursuit. It is undeserving, but very appreciated. I can only hope to replicate that pursue one day for those God has willed in my life. I have never been more excited for the future. I have never been more amped up to be a man of my words. I have never been ready to fight the good fight and run the race with passion and discipline.
Stride for stride. The finish line is far from sight. Never lose hope. Press onward for the prize. In the words of my middle school football team motto: "Think like a champion. Live like a champion. Look like a champion. Be like a champion."
Stride for stride. The finish line is far from sight. Never lose hope. Press onward for the prize. In the words of my middle school football team motto: "Think like a champion. Live like a champion. Look like a champion. Be like a champion."
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Repentance
"Repentance is a rich biblical term that signifies an elemental transformation in someone's mind, heart, and life. When people repent, they turn from walking in one direction to running in the opposite direction. From that point forward, they think differently, believe differently, feel differently, love differently, and live differently...Fundamentally, then, repentance involves renouncing a former way of life in favor of a new way of life."
Time to start running.
Time to start running.
Monday, September 8, 2014
27
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.
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.
Monday, August 11, 2014
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.
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.
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