Bizarre. It was linked from The Pioneer Woman.

But seriously, dude this is solid stuff. It’s important that we take a good hard look at ourselves in the mirror and wonder what the hell we’re doing with our lives. I know, for me, most of my time is spent supporting myself and my family. Those are good things. Noble even. But there’s also that part of my heart that wishes to do more, be more fulfilled, and only Jesus can do that. However, the life of a Christian has never been one about sitting on our hands having faith that God will (insert whatever it is we want). Sadly that’s what I do 99% of the time.

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” – James 1:27

Go read the whole first chapter of James and you’ll see what I mean. I feel like there’s more to say but I’m at work and need to focus.

Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I think sometimes it’s embarrassing to talk about the real reason we give $10 to the American Red Cross. It is only our selfish desire to feel as if we’re doing something important. What you said is so true, though. We have to have the Father’s heart for something before we can truly give unselfishly. I think it’s awesome that you’ve stepped aside and let God work through you.

Also, I miss you, I love you, and can’t wait to see your face again.

I also think that your perspective on the “choice” of love is such an important view. I think the majority of my experiences with love have been more excitement or infatuation with some person place or thing that they have been an actual choice or sacrifice.

“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” – (1 Cor 13:4 NASB)

My “love” hasn’t very often looked anything like that, but I sure want it to. I love what you’re started, and you’ve got me thinking about ways I can start growing in this area too.

Much love.