winding down from a sunday night service is something that always takes me a while....there's just something about being in the presence of God that makes my mind race...so while sitting in the apartment above the gym at an awesome church in the west, i began to think about the things that truly influence my life...... now i'd really love to tell you that i've met a lot of famous people or maybe had some near death experience, but to be honest its the little things that affect me most......for instance, tonight i've been thinking of my friends...... man have i been blessed with some great friends......these friends probably influence me more than anything else on planet earth, ive got this one friend in particular whose walk with God is so amazing..... its one the most inspiring things i've ever pondered......his spiritual life is so great because no matter what comes he just keeps on...through the years, as i've attempted monumental acts of stupidity, this guy has never even considered not being Godly, and hes always there to remind me what a christian is..... now this may seem boring, but without people like this some of us would never succeed.....i think that sometimes we get so caught up in watching the bright stars, that we forget that they burn out the fastest....should we shun those among us who are a little louder?? no, but we should realize that those quiet creative, beautiful, solid, amazing, indescribable people, who simply LIVE FOR GOD EVERYDAY are the ones who we can count on when inspiration is running low.....tonight as i talk to my good friend about where life is taking him and try to encourage him that great things are coming, what he doesnt realize is that all the while, it is HE who is inspiring me.........
psalm 37:7-rest in the lord and wait patiently for him.......
Thanks for the post and the thought. I, like you, believe that it's the people closest to us that shapes our lives. When you stop and think about it, those around you affects your character more than you might think. From your sense of style, to your musical taste, to the things you decide to allow in you life good or bad, even our attitudes and ambitions. Too often we neglect how our actions directly affects those we have influence over. It's always good to step back and question yourself. What affects are you words or actions having? Do you live a life that lifts those around you up, or are your actions having a negative affect on those around you. Life as a christian is more than right or wrong, sinner or saint. Life is relational. It is to love one another. At the end of the day God is love, lets be sure we are spreading love to those around us. --Cody S.
ReplyDelete1 Peter 4:7-11
7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen
p.s. Thanks for always being a positive influence on my life. :)
Great Post Keep it up...
ReplyDeleteChad McQueen
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