On a different note,
Being part of this rat race that is the music industry is very challenging, defeating, and it gets very hard to wake up some days with the same fervor... never knowing the end result, not seeing a light at the end of a tunnel. I prefer to be transparent and be open in my struggles... I LOVE doing what I do, and find much fulfillment, sometimes the goal gets cloudy. This by no means is a negative reflection but one of vulnerability. For me, I honestly pray daily for the Lord to either provide strength, hope, & opportunity or to redirect my efforts! If my music is not in line with His plan for my life, I am more than willing to refocus my efforts!
Honestly, music will always be a part of my life... I truly LOVE singing and find such fulfillment in writing, but as far as my focus & plan on this earth... that is one I will leave to my Provider! Trust me, I'm sure it comes across as odd, or frivolous to most... But to have seen the Lord work on my behalf, it has cemented my faith, trust, belief and security in His leading. And in all honesty, He is the one who directed me into music in the first place!! He has used music to give me opportunity to serve, minister, share His love & His word with many! In all actuality... regardless of what I am doing, He will be my focus & reflection!
But the reality is... I am Human... I am faulty... so it is a daily struggle... or at least there are weeks that I am challenged to stay the course! Hours every day are required, financial investments, late nights, sacrifices and so on... I couldn't begin to add up the hours that I have invested in music over the last 12 years... BUT, this is the price I've paid to be at the level I am now. I do Not regret it... AT ALL! To be honest my Only struggle is making sure I am in Line with God's path for me... cause if I'm not, then I AM wasting time & money!
I'll say this, the Lord is Very good to me... He not only provides, but He goes out of His way to let me know I'm on course! Throws me a bone you could say... Puts a smile on my face!! I have no problem giving Him the credit & the Glory... about sharing His name... sharing His love! I am truly blessed beyond my wildest dreams... and this could be the very beginning! But either way, my life now is Incredible! Family, friends, job, home, etc... Music is the cherry on top!
I will continue down this road... investing & sacrificing, but also seeking the path that has been laid out for me! Thank YOU all for the Love & Support!!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Mentoring...
On a different note,
I wonder how many parents take heed to the lessons they teach their children? If they are truly living examples, or if it's just what they think is the right thing to say in that moment? Shouldn't we be mentors to our children, as far as teaching them to be the type of persons we believe to be productive, good hearted, God fearing, loving, compassionate, Graceful, and fruitful members of society?
Now listen, anyone expecting to be Super Parent is only going to be let down. But aren't there those moments, pivotal times which we know this is an important impasse in their development? The times when you truly have their attention, and they are seeking wisdom... So often we are all in reactionary mode, or caught up in the business of life. Our parents the same... But hopefully we can stop the merry-go-round periodically to impart learnings, teachings, understanding, knowledge & wisdom that might of taken us years to retain. Of course they will have to go through their trials to cement the sentiment, but there is value in truly accepting the role of Mentor.
Think of them as loving, lively, mold-able & scale-able self portraits... hehehe... And actually, for a Believer like me, my goal is for them to emulate Jesus as much as they can to the world they live. For them to truly understand the value of serving, loving, putting others first, and being empathetic & graceful! I try not to get caught up in their day to day short comings, but seek out the times I can truly bring value to their life!
Is parenting or mentoring that much different then the rest of our life? Aren't we seeking to Live Life on Purpose? With Intent? I was telling my son this morning that we ALL have to choose everyday who we want to be. Choose the impact we are going to make in the world we live... And... that we'll have to live with the results of those decisions. I speak to my son in this way, as I want him to own His life... His choices... His decisions... That He knows it's not everyone else who dictates Who He is! And I wasn't just providing lip service in saying we ALL have this very same opportunity & responsibility!
What ever role you find yourself in at any given moment is where you should be focused. It's All temporal... Seasons... moments... We can take them on intently, or rush through them to only dwell in the situations we deem worthy. Life should Not be random!
May we ALL take on the role of Mentor, or at least one of personal accountability. Living life on purpose... Knowing we can have an impact! You might just change some ones life!!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
I wonder how many parents take heed to the lessons they teach their children? If they are truly living examples, or if it's just what they think is the right thing to say in that moment? Shouldn't we be mentors to our children, as far as teaching them to be the type of persons we believe to be productive, good hearted, God fearing, loving, compassionate, Graceful, and fruitful members of society?
Now listen, anyone expecting to be Super Parent is only going to be let down. But aren't there those moments, pivotal times which we know this is an important impasse in their development? The times when you truly have their attention, and they are seeking wisdom... So often we are all in reactionary mode, or caught up in the business of life. Our parents the same... But hopefully we can stop the merry-go-round periodically to impart learnings, teachings, understanding, knowledge & wisdom that might of taken us years to retain. Of course they will have to go through their trials to cement the sentiment, but there is value in truly accepting the role of Mentor.
Think of them as loving, lively, mold-able & scale-able self portraits... hehehe... And actually, for a Believer like me, my goal is for them to emulate Jesus as much as they can to the world they live. For them to truly understand the value of serving, loving, putting others first, and being empathetic & graceful! I try not to get caught up in their day to day short comings, but seek out the times I can truly bring value to their life!
Is parenting or mentoring that much different then the rest of our life? Aren't we seeking to Live Life on Purpose? With Intent? I was telling my son this morning that we ALL have to choose everyday who we want to be. Choose the impact we are going to make in the world we live... And... that we'll have to live with the results of those decisions. I speak to my son in this way, as I want him to own His life... His choices... His decisions... That He knows it's not everyone else who dictates Who He is! And I wasn't just providing lip service in saying we ALL have this very same opportunity & responsibility!
What ever role you find yourself in at any given moment is where you should be focused. It's All temporal... Seasons... moments... We can take them on intently, or rush through them to only dwell in the situations we deem worthy. Life should Not be random!
May we ALL take on the role of Mentor, or at least one of personal accountability. Living life on purpose... Knowing we can have an impact! You might just change some ones life!!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Monday, February 10, 2014
Letting Go...
On a different note,
The act of Letting Go is not something most people are good at... We hold on to memories, things that bring sentimental value, we hold on to grudges, and so on... So, we are typically very good at keeping stuff! The only bad part with keeping so much, is we also have to carry it... we are responsible for it... and there are some things we should probably leave behind anyway!
We are all creatures of habit, so I am not trying to point fingers... just stating the obvious! I'm sure if given an opportunity to relinquish certain things we would have NO problem...LOL... Riiiiight!! Doesn't it seem the stuff that is the worst for us, is the hardest to let go of? The bad habits... the old pictures... the ugly sweaters... Because we are creatures of habit and because we are self seeking, this creates a problem in being willing to let things go at the ideal times. As we mature, we should be progressing, and creating new, healthier, and more fruitful trends in our lives. There is a reason we look at the elder generations in awe of their togetherness... their ability to seem stable... They were willing to cut ties with the things that brought weight into their lives.
Scripture talks of being willing to pick up our cross and follow Him, to be willing to give up our possessions and follow Him... So much gets taken out of context in this regard... He wants to know YOU are willing... that you do not have idols or things in this temporal world that carry more weight than they are worth! Trust me when I say, it will change Your life! Seek the true value of things You hold so near & dear... When we pass, our money is worthless, our possessions of No value, and any wrong doings are washed away... So, then why would we tie ourselves to them so much now? Are they not hindering our quality of life now?
If we run out and buy an 80K car... we must realize the payment, the insurance, & the maintenance that comes with it. So then we must take on the responsibility, weight & financial burden of this purchase. Which will also affect the other areas of our lives because of the amount it affects in our bottom line. Just an example to think about.
Whether it's smoking, material things, or negative personality characteristics... We must be WILLING to change them in order to allow the Lord to step in on our behalf to evoke change! You will live a lighter life, both physically, financially, mentally and spiritually! Be willing to walk away from the burdens in your life... Seek to live a life of true value... not what the world says You should have! Surround yourselves with Amazing people, live below your means to avoid money constraints, give the Lord an opportunity to intercede and grow your life spiritually! Just imagine walking this life without having to carry everything!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
The act of Letting Go is not something most people are good at... We hold on to memories, things that bring sentimental value, we hold on to grudges, and so on... So, we are typically very good at keeping stuff! The only bad part with keeping so much, is we also have to carry it... we are responsible for it... and there are some things we should probably leave behind anyway!
We are all creatures of habit, so I am not trying to point fingers... just stating the obvious! I'm sure if given an opportunity to relinquish certain things we would have NO problem...LOL... Riiiiight!! Doesn't it seem the stuff that is the worst for us, is the hardest to let go of? The bad habits... the old pictures... the ugly sweaters... Because we are creatures of habit and because we are self seeking, this creates a problem in being willing to let things go at the ideal times. As we mature, we should be progressing, and creating new, healthier, and more fruitful trends in our lives. There is a reason we look at the elder generations in awe of their togetherness... their ability to seem stable... They were willing to cut ties with the things that brought weight into their lives.
Scripture talks of being willing to pick up our cross and follow Him, to be willing to give up our possessions and follow Him... So much gets taken out of context in this regard... He wants to know YOU are willing... that you do not have idols or things in this temporal world that carry more weight than they are worth! Trust me when I say, it will change Your life! Seek the true value of things You hold so near & dear... When we pass, our money is worthless, our possessions of No value, and any wrong doings are washed away... So, then why would we tie ourselves to them so much now? Are they not hindering our quality of life now?
If we run out and buy an 80K car... we must realize the payment, the insurance, & the maintenance that comes with it. So then we must take on the responsibility, weight & financial burden of this purchase. Which will also affect the other areas of our lives because of the amount it affects in our bottom line. Just an example to think about.
Whether it's smoking, material things, or negative personality characteristics... We must be WILLING to change them in order to allow the Lord to step in on our behalf to evoke change! You will live a lighter life, both physically, financially, mentally and spiritually! Be willing to walk away from the burdens in your life... Seek to live a life of true value... not what the world says You should have! Surround yourselves with Amazing people, live below your means to avoid money constraints, give the Lord an opportunity to intercede and grow your life spiritually! Just imagine walking this life without having to carry everything!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Friday, February 7, 2014
Grace Lessons...
On a different note,
Since we were teenager's we had the feeling of "Already Knowing" most answers to life's questions. As a manager & trainer at different points in life, I learned that anyone who thought they already knew the answer didn't have much room to grow. This life is a continuous learning, full of lessons, and trials by which we are tested, refined, and prospered in righteousness. Sanctification you might say! But the reality is, are we willing to be taught? Are we willing to be schooled, or stretched in order to be achieve a better "ME"?!?
What I have seen & learned myself is that for us to truly learn & value certain aspects of Love there must be some challenges. It's along the lines of "How can I learn to persevere if I haven't gone through times which I didn't think I could make it!". LOVE is literally in our DNA, we are born needing it. But as we mature and require New characteristics to be a more productive, loving, & empathetic member of society... things can get a lil more difficult. For us to be Graceful... for us to be Empathetic... for us to be sincere and compassionate to those around us, we must understand the value & worth of it! We must truly grasp the NEED for it before we'll ever incorporate it into our daily lives. I had to first acknowledge my deficiencies, my failures, my short comings, etc. to be able to recognize MY NEED for Grace, forgiveness, empathy, & compassion! I saw my issues, which of course led to guilt, shame, remorse... And in that dark time, My Lord was the first one to show me Love... for me to truly receive His understanding! I was not shunned, punished, and He was Not angry at me... He knew I was faulty by nature, I was sinful at birth... It was at that moment I understood what Love was, what Grace was, and the need for me to provide that for others!
If we go through life thinking we are a "Good" person, or that we already "Get it", then we have no room to grow... we have no room to prosper spiritually in Love! Trust me, I remember the feeling at first of accepting my indiscretions... my failures... my selfish ways... Looking in that mirror was absolutely defeating, and it broke me... It brought me to my knees! and now I know, that's exactly where I needed to be! On my knee's I could look up and find the solace we ALL need! I was forgiven, and shown Love when I didn't deserve it... Which is the definition of Grace! I give Grace because I was given Grace! We're all faulty & broken... So, None of us deserve it, but ALL of us Need it! Pass it on!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Since we were teenager's we had the feeling of "Already Knowing" most answers to life's questions. As a manager & trainer at different points in life, I learned that anyone who thought they already knew the answer didn't have much room to grow. This life is a continuous learning, full of lessons, and trials by which we are tested, refined, and prospered in righteousness. Sanctification you might say! But the reality is, are we willing to be taught? Are we willing to be schooled, or stretched in order to be achieve a better "ME"?!?
What I have seen & learned myself is that for us to truly learn & value certain aspects of Love there must be some challenges. It's along the lines of "How can I learn to persevere if I haven't gone through times which I didn't think I could make it!". LOVE is literally in our DNA, we are born needing it. But as we mature and require New characteristics to be a more productive, loving, & empathetic member of society... things can get a lil more difficult. For us to be Graceful... for us to be Empathetic... for us to be sincere and compassionate to those around us, we must understand the value & worth of it! We must truly grasp the NEED for it before we'll ever incorporate it into our daily lives. I had to first acknowledge my deficiencies, my failures, my short comings, etc. to be able to recognize MY NEED for Grace, forgiveness, empathy, & compassion! I saw my issues, which of course led to guilt, shame, remorse... And in that dark time, My Lord was the first one to show me Love... for me to truly receive His understanding! I was not shunned, punished, and He was Not angry at me... He knew I was faulty by nature, I was sinful at birth... It was at that moment I understood what Love was, what Grace was, and the need for me to provide that for others!
If we go through life thinking we are a "Good" person, or that we already "Get it", then we have no room to grow... we have no room to prosper spiritually in Love! Trust me, I remember the feeling at first of accepting my indiscretions... my failures... my selfish ways... Looking in that mirror was absolutely defeating, and it broke me... It brought me to my knees! and now I know, that's exactly where I needed to be! On my knee's I could look up and find the solace we ALL need! I was forgiven, and shown Love when I didn't deserve it... Which is the definition of Grace! I give Grace because I was given Grace! We're all faulty & broken... So, None of us deserve it, but ALL of us Need it! Pass it on!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Future is Now...
On a different note,
One of the biggest challenges we have is the lack of ability to see the future. Can You imagine the impact that would have on the world we live... The result & ramifications would be catastrophic! But, that doesn't keep us from wishing we had the opportunity... The interesting thing about that is it is rooted in different reasons for all of us. Whether it's not liking where we are at now, possibly who we might end up being in the future, finances, relationships, death, and so on. For me, my personality is one typically of bringing up the "Devil's Advocate" questions... so, I ask, Do You really wanna know?
Imagine being in Love, finding out that the relationship is doomed... or that you end up working a dead end job til retirement... Would that really inspire you, drive you, or encourage you to push through adversity? Would knowing the end result indicate the effort it might take to get there? Personally I think it's our nature to want what we want, and to know the result so that takes the worrying out of our day. But in reality, it would cause more drama & issues If we actually knew the end result.
We live in a world of Temporary... and I truly believe that it's for a reason. We currently have the ability to grow, learn, and work through life... to make things right, better or focus on the things that truly matter. We can get up each day and start a new! We can choose our path, versus knowing where we will end up. We create our Destiny by working hard, persevering and stepping out in Faith! If You knew the answers, what would drive you to be fruitful in life?
As an example... people might hear my music and think, "oh, he's got a good voice, I wish I had that ability." when in reality the journey I've taken to get to this point would be lost in translation. So, If I knew I'd be here today, would I of worked so hard those 10 years of growing my ability? The daily vocal exercises, the shows early in my career that didn't go so well, or the years of sacrifice leading a worship team... ALL these aspects were pivotal in this plan God had for me... So, IF I knew, I can say with all honesty the steps needed to grow would not of happened most likely.
Most days I wake up wanting to know what the future has in store... but I also know I have today to navigate... today to make a difference, today I make an impact, and to serve a purpose for those around me! Knowing the end would only dis-way us from pushing through the valley's and climbing the Mountain tops! LIVE your life as if tomorrow is Not promised, exceed expectations and find Your path! Your Future is NOW!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
One of the biggest challenges we have is the lack of ability to see the future. Can You imagine the impact that would have on the world we live... The result & ramifications would be catastrophic! But, that doesn't keep us from wishing we had the opportunity... The interesting thing about that is it is rooted in different reasons for all of us. Whether it's not liking where we are at now, possibly who we might end up being in the future, finances, relationships, death, and so on. For me, my personality is one typically of bringing up the "Devil's Advocate" questions... so, I ask, Do You really wanna know?
Imagine being in Love, finding out that the relationship is doomed... or that you end up working a dead end job til retirement... Would that really inspire you, drive you, or encourage you to push through adversity? Would knowing the end result indicate the effort it might take to get there? Personally I think it's our nature to want what we want, and to know the result so that takes the worrying out of our day. But in reality, it would cause more drama & issues If we actually knew the end result.
We live in a world of Temporary... and I truly believe that it's for a reason. We currently have the ability to grow, learn, and work through life... to make things right, better or focus on the things that truly matter. We can get up each day and start a new! We can choose our path, versus knowing where we will end up. We create our Destiny by working hard, persevering and stepping out in Faith! If You knew the answers, what would drive you to be fruitful in life?
As an example... people might hear my music and think, "oh, he's got a good voice, I wish I had that ability." when in reality the journey I've taken to get to this point would be lost in translation. So, If I knew I'd be here today, would I of worked so hard those 10 years of growing my ability? The daily vocal exercises, the shows early in my career that didn't go so well, or the years of sacrifice leading a worship team... ALL these aspects were pivotal in this plan God had for me... So, IF I knew, I can say with all honesty the steps needed to grow would not of happened most likely.
Most days I wake up wanting to know what the future has in store... but I also know I have today to navigate... today to make a difference, today I make an impact, and to serve a purpose for those around me! Knowing the end would only dis-way us from pushing through the valley's and climbing the Mountain tops! LIVE your life as if tomorrow is Not promised, exceed expectations and find Your path! Your Future is NOW!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Downtime...
On a different note,
Maybe it's just me, but do we all seem to forget to refresh, renew, & replenish our lives? I'm pretty much non stop, running around like a spider monkey on Mountain Dew! Hehehe... But in all honesty, I do try to find that down time... Time to focus on the important aspects, time to re-evaluate, time to invest in the things of worth in our lives!!
This world has evolved not only into a "Right Now" mentality, but we are being asked to perform, process and filter at a very high rate. We are doing more, we are slowing down less, and probably still feel like we can't keep up! We are our own worst enemy no doubt! When I was a personal trainer, I used to advise my clients of a basic truth... being healthy at a high level consisted of approximately 3 things: 75% healthy diet, 15% rest, and then 10% working out. Of course these numbers fluctuate a bit, but let me ask... Are You remotely cognoscente of these areas?
We all know the food these days are over processed & carry barely any nutrients... Can't say that most people get any exercise to speak of... So, how about Your Rest? Down time? Replenishing of your mind, body & soul? Do we think we can go through life without taking care of ourselves, and expect optimal results? Many don't even care for their cars, and wonder why they begin falling apart after a few years... and that's just a few years! What about our lives?
I challenge myself to renew continually... Everyday to focus on my Faith & Love for the Lord... this sets my day in a positive, enlightening, & fulfilling direction! I eat lean, clean & smaller portions as to run at a peak performance...and supplement for increased nutrients to help my body renew. And I make sure I get down time... turning my brain off, resting my body, and connecting to the things that matter like family, my wife, my friends, etc... It has to be a conscious choice!
This all goes back to living a life on purpose... determining the healthy avenues & requirements of your life! If you allow this life to run you into the ground, expect a breakdown at some point... mentally, physically or spiritually! Take care of yourself... Live with intent... and Choose to invest where it matters!! You get out what You put in!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Maybe it's just me, but do we all seem to forget to refresh, renew, & replenish our lives? I'm pretty much non stop, running around like a spider monkey on Mountain Dew! Hehehe... But in all honesty, I do try to find that down time... Time to focus on the important aspects, time to re-evaluate, time to invest in the things of worth in our lives!!
This world has evolved not only into a "Right Now" mentality, but we are being asked to perform, process and filter at a very high rate. We are doing more, we are slowing down less, and probably still feel like we can't keep up! We are our own worst enemy no doubt! When I was a personal trainer, I used to advise my clients of a basic truth... being healthy at a high level consisted of approximately 3 things: 75% healthy diet, 15% rest, and then 10% working out. Of course these numbers fluctuate a bit, but let me ask... Are You remotely cognoscente of these areas?
We all know the food these days are over processed & carry barely any nutrients... Can't say that most people get any exercise to speak of... So, how about Your Rest? Down time? Replenishing of your mind, body & soul? Do we think we can go through life without taking care of ourselves, and expect optimal results? Many don't even care for their cars, and wonder why they begin falling apart after a few years... and that's just a few years! What about our lives?
I challenge myself to renew continually... Everyday to focus on my Faith & Love for the Lord... this sets my day in a positive, enlightening, & fulfilling direction! I eat lean, clean & smaller portions as to run at a peak performance...and supplement for increased nutrients to help my body renew. And I make sure I get down time... turning my brain off, resting my body, and connecting to the things that matter like family, my wife, my friends, etc... It has to be a conscious choice!
This all goes back to living a life on purpose... determining the healthy avenues & requirements of your life! If you allow this life to run you into the ground, expect a breakdown at some point... mentally, physically or spiritually! Take care of yourself... Live with intent... and Choose to invest where it matters!! You get out what You put in!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Monday, February 3, 2014
Gift of Love...
On a different note,
Would You believe me if I said you were loved unconditionally? Would that even be comprehend-able? Not sure any us have the ability to walk this earth guilt free, shameless, or believing we are faultless. We are constantly being compared or shown what we SHOULD be, versus seeking who we really are! We all know our deficiencies... even if we choose to hide them or bury them deep in our hearts. I bring this up to provide some peace & solace to all of us... We are all not that different, and thankfully none of us needs to be burdened by being Perfect!
In my years of seeking the Lord, it became ever so clear that Love is to be our primary focus, not the things that have been held so important in this world. Love God with all your heart, Love your neighbor as yourself, Love your wife as Christ loved the church, and so on... Scripture speaks to the trappings of this world as a reminder, an indicator of our need for a Savior... That we might not feel the weight of the world, but seek to rise above it! If we all agree each of us has our own issues, then we can also agree we are equally faulty. But when we see the Love of a Savior... a God who sent His son to die for Us... an unconditional Love beyond measure... So, why are we measuring each other, when we've already acknowledged we are equally broken? Should we persecute each others short comings? So, we will take the gift of Love, the gift of sacrifice and return the favor with hate?
Because we are insecure by nature, and because we know the weight of our own failures, it drives us to compare... Shouldn't it drive us to be compassionate... understanding... empathetic... graceful... forgiving... merciful & Loving?
God gave a gift of unconditional Love & Sacrifice to a group of people who were screwed up... Selfish, arrogant, faulty, angry, & defiant.. Just like us... It was an example for us! For us to Love in the face of brokenness! For us to give Love even when it isn't earned or warranted... JUST LIKE TODAY! We have that example of unconditional Love! You are Loved... You have the ability to give what you've been given! We don't have to be driven to LOVE because others Love us, but quite the contrary... Knowing we're All screwed up, We Love because we know how it feels to be broken!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Would You believe me if I said you were loved unconditionally? Would that even be comprehend-able? Not sure any us have the ability to walk this earth guilt free, shameless, or believing we are faultless. We are constantly being compared or shown what we SHOULD be, versus seeking who we really are! We all know our deficiencies... even if we choose to hide them or bury them deep in our hearts. I bring this up to provide some peace & solace to all of us... We are all not that different, and thankfully none of us needs to be burdened by being Perfect!
In my years of seeking the Lord, it became ever so clear that Love is to be our primary focus, not the things that have been held so important in this world. Love God with all your heart, Love your neighbor as yourself, Love your wife as Christ loved the church, and so on... Scripture speaks to the trappings of this world as a reminder, an indicator of our need for a Savior... That we might not feel the weight of the world, but seek to rise above it! If we all agree each of us has our own issues, then we can also agree we are equally faulty. But when we see the Love of a Savior... a God who sent His son to die for Us... an unconditional Love beyond measure... So, why are we measuring each other, when we've already acknowledged we are equally broken? Should we persecute each others short comings? So, we will take the gift of Love, the gift of sacrifice and return the favor with hate?
Because we are insecure by nature, and because we know the weight of our own failures, it drives us to compare... Shouldn't it drive us to be compassionate... understanding... empathetic... graceful... forgiving... merciful & Loving?
God gave a gift of unconditional Love & Sacrifice to a group of people who were screwed up... Selfish, arrogant, faulty, angry, & defiant.. Just like us... It was an example for us! For us to Love in the face of brokenness! For us to give Love even when it isn't earned or warranted... JUST LIKE TODAY! We have that example of unconditional Love! You are Loved... You have the ability to give what you've been given! We don't have to be driven to LOVE because others Love us, but quite the contrary... Knowing we're All screwed up, We Love because we know how it feels to be broken!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
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