Keep the Bull Kiss the Dirt

God continues to show me why life just seems so out of control at times, because it never is controlled. Life is like a 2000 lb bull at a rodeo, you try to ride it as long as you can before you end up with a face full of dirt; then take that and repeat it over and over again, that is life. Once you put God in the mix you expect more of a pony ride, but its not the animal that changes its the rider, its you. Before you dreaded the bull, it alone was the cause of countless tears, countless fears, and countless worries. Now the bull is no longer viewed as a challenge, or a problem, or even a bringer of pain, but it is an opportunity, it is a solution, it is a victory.

Day by day we all have things to worry about, things to cry about, things to be sad about, but if we look at these "problems" the way that God does we would be singing, and praising. If we surrender every challenge we are faced with to God and recognize that he will take care us, these "challenges" will become more of a blessing. Each and every problem will become a new and wonderful testimony of how great our God cares for us, if we just exercise the one thing he has always asked of us, obedience. Obedience by surrendering our issues, our problems, our fears, our challenges, our whole lives into his hands. The more we surrender to God the more he can bless us in, the reality of life is God can do it everything better than we can. So ride the bull, but do it knowing that each time you fall there will be a blessing waiting for you in that dirt, one that is worth the fall.

Victory through Surrender

The past few weeks have been very challenging for me, starting a new job with new responsibilities, moving to a more permanent housing situation, dealing with family issues from 1200 miles away, and the worst of it is i am on my own for the most part. In the past few weeks I have learned some things as well; that my greatest responsibility is that of any Christ follower to remain faithful to God and his call on my life. I have learned that no matter where i live i will always have my God to shelter me, to hold me, to bring me peace and rest. I have learned regardless of what personal problems i have going on, whether it be family, emotional, or anything else the only counselor ill ever need will be God almighty. I have also learned that i am never alone and that God is always with me providing me with what ever bit of strength, patience, wisdom, or peace i need.

"Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and i was torn up inside.

I was so foolish and ignorant, i must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.

Yet i still belong to you, you hold my right hand.

You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.

whom have i in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak

but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.

those who desert him will parish, for you destroy those who abandon you.

But as for me, how good is it to be near God!

I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter,

and i will tell every one about the wonderful things that you do."

(Psalms 73:21-28)

I have realized that with all the things each day brings i must start my day by surrendering it to God, allowing him to equip me with everything that i will need to face the challenges that are waiting for me. This is the most important part of my day, with out this i would be running through an obstacle course with a blind fold. By doing this i know that regardless of what i am faced with God has already gone out before me and overcome my challenges, its just up to me to carry out his victory with my words, with my actions, and with my life.

Change of plans

So starting my new job and working 60hr+ weeks has prevented me from finding time to blog, but i have continued my morning coffee with Jesus none the less. My original goal was to do this every morning but i don't feel that i will be able to blog that often so i am committing to 3-4 days a week. thank you every one who has been reading and commenting it is truly a encouragement.