Reflections

I think its great how church makes you think...I'm not talking about just thinking about for a minute but actually reflecting on your life. It's amazing how we all get caught up in the world and sometimes forget just who we are supposed to be living for. No matter how rough life gets and no matter how many times we forget...God is why we are here. If you aren't a Christian or could care less about any of this then don't bother reading any further. I realize not everyone is at "this" point in their life where I am and I'm not the way you get there. This is, however, my personal blog and if you'd like to read further please feel free. But please don't leave cruel comments about how you don't agree with me.

Sometimes in a person's life their main goal is to get "something" or "somewhere" or to become "someone" yet they never really feel fully satisfied with their life. There is always something missing no matter how much money you get, how many "things" you have, etc. And its amazing how, typically, God is the last person on the list to make us realize that He can satisfy us. He's like a cold drink of water when you're in the desert. He keeps you going when no one or nothing can.

I was recently "ridiculed" by someone that really hurt me. I was referred to as "poor" and looking back...it doesn't hurt my feelings the way it once did. Not that I think I'm better than anyone because anyone that knows me knows I am not that way. My point is...I'm content with the small things in life. I'm content with living in a modest home and driving modest cars. I'm content with having what I need in life and maybe just a little extra. Life isn't about how much you can get or what you can become. Its about what you are doing to live for God and to help others in the name of Jesus. If you chose to live a luxurious life then go for it. But if I do not choose that for me and my children then don't ridicule me. Before you or anyone else judges anyone...perhaps you should look into the mirror and ask yourself are you happy with your life. Typically people will ridicule others when they are miserable. Don't try to fix mine when yours probably needs help more. And believe me, I'm not judging anyone throught his post. Its actually just a reflection of things that were on my heart at the time.

The funny thing about having blogs is that people will follow you and will read your posts and will claim on their blogs that everyone has their right to an opinion, religion and whatever else but when you post something that offends them then that right is absolutely void for anyone but them. The practical truth is that we all have a right to speech, religion or whatever. But that doesn't mean we have to be hateful or judgemental.

On another note, I think it is important that I stop worrying about what someone else thinks of me because in the end no one's opinion will matter...it wont matter what I wore...what my home looked like...what car I drove...what shoes I wore...how my hair was fixed...nothing. I pray God takes my blinders away and opens my eyes to what is important in life...and that is to follow Him and do His Will. Because, ultimately, I want to go Home and be safe from this world...no more pain...no more heartache.