I used to hate the saying "everything happens for a reason." I always thought it was a lousy excuse for people to use when they didn't know what else to tell you. However, I must say, it is a very bold and true statement.
A lot has been going on in life recently which has led me to my good friends Kurt and Jess. These two people have really inspired me to be a better person through FAITH. I never really thought Kurt would be the guy to put God back in my life, but he did. I would thank him over and over if he wouldn't get annoyed with it. Taking part in their church service at The Crossing was definitely a changing point in my life. (Yes I know, The Crossing. It really isn't what everyone thinks it is) The message of that service was this: Everyone has walls blocking them from reaching God. We must hand our sins and burdens over to Jesus to break these walls that keep us from furthuring our journey with God.
HOLY COW. This was the most amazing message that I ever NEEDED to hear. The service almost brought me to tears thinking about my own life and the burdens I carry with me on a daily basis. So many burdens that I try and fix myself without the help of God. More and more I felt myself struggling. It reminded me of what my teachers always talked about before going to Confession. "Every sin we carry is like the cross that Jesus carried. We must confess our sins and let Jesus help us carry our crosses" These burdens that we have were not meant for us to take on alone. God is with us, waiting for us to ask for help. Waiting for us to realize that we can't do it alone. Life is a rough journey without God and I've been experiencing that for the past couple of years. With God in my life there is reason. I am constantly filled with hope, faith, and love.
When you are tired, draw strength from God. When you are speechless, talk to God. When you are lonely, THERE IS GOD.
One of my favorite quotes lately. It isn't always easy to remember He is there. When I feel the tears start to fill my eyes and the thoughts of how much my life sucks or how much a certain situation is "killin me inside", I pray. Instantly, I am filled with a peace that I have never felt so strongly before. It is like God is saying, "I know you are struggling, but I am here to help you stand."
It amazes me that even though I have strayed down the wrong path for so long, God is still here to help guide me back home. No matter how many times you turn your back on God he will always forgive you and always love you. I am forever blessed to have faith.
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