I spent last night in Charlotte as a Jesus culture concert. Aside from a few songs here and there, I didn't know much about the group. My sister goes to school a couple hours away though, so I don't see her much and she asked me to go with her. An easy yes, obviously. I had no clue what I was getting into...
The night opened with some music the noir speaker came out on stage. The uppity, California funny guy rubbed me the wrong way immediately and I found myself wondering how I'd make it through this. After 5 minutes I was hooked and my attention was on him wholly, and in turn, on God. He spoke about using a spark to start a revival and it really made me think about our job as Christians, and what we do, compared to what we could do. A lot of time we may sit back and live our private Christian lives but when we get back to our school, workplace, hangout spots, we fade from that. It's uncomfortable to be in that situation and be the light shining in the darkness. You know what though? Sometimes God takes us out of our comfort zone to do great things. He took Moses way out of his comfort zone as Moses led people through wilderness for 40 years! And the guy was 80, when he left! I'm 24 and I would've quit immediately. He didn't quit though.
A lot of times we say to ourselves, were just one person, what can we do? That's not true at all. You may be one human, but a man that is carrying out Gods will can not be stopped. Problem is for whatever reason we aren't ready to carry that will out. The world is a dark place and humans by nature fear what can't be seen. Is it just a coincidence then that God tells us that Christians ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD?? Light beats dark every single time. We see it every day. It just takes a little bit. One little spark can light a whole forest fire. So where is the spark going to come from? We need to want it. So I challenge you to light that spark. Be fired up, and let it be known. You'll be amazed at the effects it could have
I love you all
Preaching isn't normally my thing, as this is kind of a personal blog. God laid that on my heart though, and that's aww job, to share. Those words are Gods words, I just write them down.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
God going to work
I'm going to start out by explaining my complete disdain for the month of April. While it provides us with the beginning of the nba playoffs, that's generally the only positive for me. It starts to get incredibly hot out (went from highs of 50s to 80s in like 2 weeks), it has the nfl draft which just is a tease, final exams, allergy season, beach season where you realize you really aren't ready. There's many more things, the point is I just really don't like it. At all.
Then April 2013 happened. In 10 days, I've finally bought a car after what seemed like forever, I've met an incredible girl, I've picked my bible up and truly studied for the first time in a long time, I have a renewed interest in school, and am actually taking my future serious, instead of just as another day down the road.
The last few months have been looking up in general, but this one has really stood out for me. Hoping I can finish it strong and transition well into next month, and so on over time.
Side note for the people that read to keep up with my lifting and body transformation, I've hit a weight loss plateau at 285. Bumping up and down right around there, but gaining a ton of mass and strength, so I guess I'm ok with that for now. Planning on starting to do a cutting phase in may and see what happens there.
Thanks as always for reading, leave comments if you want, suggestions, anything really. Especially if it's suggestions on how to break that plateau!
Then April 2013 happened. In 10 days, I've finally bought a car after what seemed like forever, I've met an incredible girl, I've picked my bible up and truly studied for the first time in a long time, I have a renewed interest in school, and am actually taking my future serious, instead of just as another day down the road.
The last few months have been looking up in general, but this one has really stood out for me. Hoping I can finish it strong and transition well into next month, and so on over time.
Side note for the people that read to keep up with my lifting and body transformation, I've hit a weight loss plateau at 285. Bumping up and down right around there, but gaining a ton of mass and strength, so I guess I'm ok with that for now. Planning on starting to do a cutting phase in may and see what happens there.
Thanks as always for reading, leave comments if you want, suggestions, anything really. Especially if it's suggestions on how to break that plateau!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
More than a memory
I recently read one of my friends blogs and posted the story of how she met her boyfriend. Within the story she referenced many different memories that were impactful to her. It got me thinking what do memories really mean to us?
It's amazing how a small, minute detail for most people can trigger some of the strongest memories, and emotions, for others. Whether its eating animal crackers that reminds me of junior church, chewing pink extra bubble gum that reminds me of a kiss shared with that pretty blonde girl at church summer camp, extra salty popcorn that takes me back to a movie seen with a very special person, seeing a movie about a Greek god that reminds me of people's reaction everytime I take my shirt off at the beach. It's just constant. Sometimes the memories are much bigger. Every time I step in a weight room it takes me back to high school and training for competition with some of my best friends. Out of those guys I really only talk to one of them, Brian, who is one of my two best friends. It's a good memory, but does it help or hinder my progress in life?
I guess my thought process is what should we do with memories? Draw back on them when they're helpful and try to tuck the bad ones away deep down? Would life be easier without memory? If I tried to do something and fail, am I anymore likely to be successful the next time if I do or don't remember?
What are you thoughts on this? Please comment. I'm sorry this is unorganized. Literally thoughts being spewed into print, not one of the better entries but I hope it's thought provoking and I really hope it draws your thoughts and commentary as well :)
Also, down another 10 pounds. Whoop whoop
It's amazing how a small, minute detail for most people can trigger some of the strongest memories, and emotions, for others. Whether its eating animal crackers that reminds me of junior church, chewing pink extra bubble gum that reminds me of a kiss shared with that pretty blonde girl at church summer camp, extra salty popcorn that takes me back to a movie seen with a very special person, seeing a movie about a Greek god that reminds me of people's reaction everytime I take my shirt off at the beach. It's just constant. Sometimes the memories are much bigger. Every time I step in a weight room it takes me back to high school and training for competition with some of my best friends. Out of those guys I really only talk to one of them, Brian, who is one of my two best friends. It's a good memory, but does it help or hinder my progress in life?
I guess my thought process is what should we do with memories? Draw back on them when they're helpful and try to tuck the bad ones away deep down? Would life be easier without memory? If I tried to do something and fail, am I anymore likely to be successful the next time if I do or don't remember?
What are you thoughts on this? Please comment. I'm sorry this is unorganized. Literally thoughts being spewed into print, not one of the better entries but I hope it's thought provoking and I really hope it draws your thoughts and commentary as well :)
Also, down another 10 pounds. Whoop whoop
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Revival
Heeeeellllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooo. Anytime a post starts out with a Seinfeld mention, you know its gonna be gold, Jerry! OK enough of that. It's been a while since I've posted, over a year apparently. Over the last couple weeks I've had several people suggest I should begin writing again, so you can thank/scold them I suppose.
I titled this "Revival" because that's exactly what I'm trying to do right now, revive myself. My body, my finances, my relationships, and most importantly my mind and soul. It seems like life kind of snuck up on me, and instead of sitting down, looking at the big picture and controlling it, it has controlled me. It's mean, it's rude, and I don't like it. Just kidding! but only kind of... So I'm trying to take control. You get knocked down 10 times, you stand up 11, right? That's what I hear. Not getting into details about most things, but I do want to let everyone know how much I appreciate them. There has been very few people in my life that have absolutely snubbed me and pushed me away, even though there's been plenty I've done that to. So again, thank you. Enough of the mushy, let's talk goals. Again.... a year later.
Surprise! I'm still fat. I'm ashamed , but not afraid, to say that I currently weigh 295 pounds. To put that into perspective, that's 40 more pounds than Lebron (allegedly), 20 less than shaq (with 10 less inches) and about where warren sapp finished his career I believe. Don't get me wrong, I don't look like Sapp. I carry it relatively well and people can't believe the weight when I tell them, but my knees and ankles assure them I'm not liar. I've tried to get it under control, but have been going at it with the wrong though process. I've always said to myself, you're pathetic. What happened to the 6 pack, 1 chin, jawbones....hair?! Well, let's face it, I'm not 16 anymore. While I would absolutely love to have all the above things again, I'm much more focused on my health now. With the advice and help of a friend, I started running today. It sucked. It's 29 degrees out, I'm a large person, and I haven't consistently ran in probably 6 years. All of this smacked me in the face quickly tonight. Guess what though, I finished it! While it was only 20 minutes, and only 1.54 miles, it was 20 minutes and 1.54 more miles than it was yesterday. It will be another 20 minutes tomorrow, and the next day and so on. I signed up for a 5k in march, and I ordered an xl tank top from amazon. As silly as that sounds, that date circled on my calender, and that shirt that looks ridiculous right now are motivators and as long as I see them, I will stay strong.
This post hasn't had much direction, as I didn't really intend to write tonight. I'll leave with this though. In the new Robin Hood movie, Russel Crowe makes a nice big speech that he ends with, we will rise and rise again, until lambs become lions. The last 5 years that phrase has stuck with me, and I intend to put it to heart. I don't know about you, but being a Lion sounds pretty dang cool. Ask Simba...
Special thanks to my family, Brian, Alex,Jenn, and Jack. You guys all keep me going and most of the time don't know about it.
I titled this "Revival" because that's exactly what I'm trying to do right now, revive myself. My body, my finances, my relationships, and most importantly my mind and soul. It seems like life kind of snuck up on me, and instead of sitting down, looking at the big picture and controlling it, it has controlled me. It's mean, it's rude, and I don't like it. Just kidding! but only kind of... So I'm trying to take control. You get knocked down 10 times, you stand up 11, right? That's what I hear. Not getting into details about most things, but I do want to let everyone know how much I appreciate them. There has been very few people in my life that have absolutely snubbed me and pushed me away, even though there's been plenty I've done that to. So again, thank you. Enough of the mushy, let's talk goals. Again.... a year later.
Surprise! I'm still fat. I'm ashamed , but not afraid, to say that I currently weigh 295 pounds. To put that into perspective, that's 40 more pounds than Lebron (allegedly), 20 less than shaq (with 10 less inches) and about where warren sapp finished his career I believe. Don't get me wrong, I don't look like Sapp. I carry it relatively well and people can't believe the weight when I tell them, but my knees and ankles assure them I'm not liar. I've tried to get it under control, but have been going at it with the wrong though process. I've always said to myself, you're pathetic. What happened to the 6 pack, 1 chin, jawbones....hair?! Well, let's face it, I'm not 16 anymore. While I would absolutely love to have all the above things again, I'm much more focused on my health now. With the advice and help of a friend, I started running today. It sucked. It's 29 degrees out, I'm a large person, and I haven't consistently ran in probably 6 years. All of this smacked me in the face quickly tonight. Guess what though, I finished it! While it was only 20 minutes, and only 1.54 miles, it was 20 minutes and 1.54 more miles than it was yesterday. It will be another 20 minutes tomorrow, and the next day and so on. I signed up for a 5k in march, and I ordered an xl tank top from amazon. As silly as that sounds, that date circled on my calender, and that shirt that looks ridiculous right now are motivators and as long as I see them, I will stay strong.
This post hasn't had much direction, as I didn't really intend to write tonight. I'll leave with this though. In the new Robin Hood movie, Russel Crowe makes a nice big speech that he ends with, we will rise and rise again, until lambs become lions. The last 5 years that phrase has stuck with me, and I intend to put it to heart. I don't know about you, but being a Lion sounds pretty dang cool. Ask Simba...
Special thanks to my family, Brian, Alex,Jenn, and Jack. You guys all keep me going and most of the time don't know about it.
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