Dying to Live

Thought for the day, or maybe it's just been on my mind and I had time to put it in to words today.. either way here it goes.   Why are we so intent on "shocking" people in to turning their eyes to Christ? We believe and know a God who is bigger and more powerful than we will EVER be. Why do we feel the need to create that "one moment" for a relationship that ultimately has nothing to do with us?   I went to a beautiful wedding last weekend, and it was so refreshingly unique and simple in it's own beauty. The couple were completely overjoyed, and though they were surrounded by people who are part of their story, they could have been the only 2 people on this earth and it wouldn't have changed their relationship in the slightest. It's a lot like that in the spiritual sense between God and us. We are His tools to reach the lost, but in the end all there will be is a personal relationship between an individual and Him, and He knows how to reach them. ...

There are many things I have learned about myself over the years: * I am an introvert. (though I enjoy socializing and can hold my own in social settings) * I get bored with routine, but I need structure.  * I still enjoy using my imagination. * I am not good at concentrating, unless it's something that interests me. * I am a visual learner. * I finally know what I want to be when I grow up!        The last one on that list is the latest and greatest for me. I am not an organized person. I have a great ability to see the whole picture and become extremely overwhelmed, which just frustrates me and shuts me down. Last week I finished something very important to me, and I feel like my mind has been "unblocked". I feel calm and organized, like my whole life just became aligned. For the first time in my life I realized I found something that I'm kind of good at, and something I truly enjoy. This time in my life is a great time to start out and see...