There are many things I have learned in the last couple of years, things i thought i already knew or at least i had "mastered"... there will be enough time to go in detail on some of those things but for now all I can say is that I am not in the same place in life i was 10, 5, 1 year ago and i hope next year i can say the same thing. See, we cant be at the same place, by place i mean spiritually, financially, emotionally, relationally, physically or occupationally.
That is why I'm starting this blog, mainly for myself to have my closest friends holding me accountable on my life journey, for those who do care; I expect messages asking me why i have not posted more stuff on my blog!!!. And for those that care less or not at all, hopefully this will help you to know me better or just to at least be aware that there "might be" more to live then just waking up and doing the daily routine over and over again till we die. Sooooo, here we go.
Today i started reading Rick's Warren daily devotional, and it obviously motivated me but not only that it challenged me and today I'm inviting you to that journey.
Last year i realized i was a depressed man, yup i was and didn't know it lol. I thought i wasn't happy with what i had, what i had accomplished so far. I became a silent complainer and became very discontent, but of course i knew better... All the verses that taught me how to behave and how to feel (don't get me wrong all those are awesome) but my reality was different, in my eyes i was not or had what i thought i wanted. And after hours of others praying for me, counseling and just time. God in his own way of doing things started little by little "bringing" me back to him (at times dragging me). Did i make mistakes... mmhhmm, did I tried to walk away from what i knew... mmhhmm. I was not in a good place but you know what? God was!! Even tho i was walking the opposite way, He was there to meet me right there where i was. Even if i didn't want to answer His "phone calls". I can say God was my stalker lol.
I know most of us have those moments were we go through a dry time in life, but seriously i needed some Gatorade asap. But even tho i went through all that and God was there, my biggest enemy became guilt and shame. Have you ever been so distant to someone that you know time healed that separation but you don't find the strength to make that call and get in touch with that person again? just thinking "what excuse could i use to justify my behavior?" well I can tell you now i understand that God doesn't need my excuses to see past that distance all he needs is a willing heart.
See, just as God promised Abraham that he would become the father of a great nation. But in Genesis 24, we find Abraham is now an old man and his son, Isaac, still doesn't
have any children yet. Abraham assessed the situation and, as a result, he sent
his servant, Eliezer, to find a wife for Isaac. -Rick Warren-
Now we all know God's promise came true! So what I learned through these verses was that it is never too late for you to make a change in your life, even
though making the change may take longer than you think. Abraham took him YEARS,This is why we can't
procrastinate. We can either drift through the next ten years or we can have
direction over the next ten years. It is up to us!! and even if by mistake or decision we get don't find our way, don't worry God will.
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Till next time!
