First off, I have to apologize to the 2 people out there that read this blog. I have been in some sort of funk for the last few weeks and have been really inconsistent when it comes to blogging. Lets be honest though, you werent missing much. But I am back and I promise I will try my best to keep it updated. With that said....
27 years ago today, the world was introduced to me. It was a cold winter night in Dallas, TX. It was dark and scary but I kept pushing through. I finally made it out and here I am. I AM OLD! 27 is near 30. That is a depressing thing. I believe the reason I went into youth ministry is so that I can continue to be a kid no matter how old I am.
Birthdays are always a weird time for me. Every year, I spend a few hours to my self and try to self evaluate my life. I ask many questions including, Have I had a good life, Have I made an impact on other peoples lives, Have I used the gifts and resources that God has given me to the best of my ability? Most answers always come out "I think so, but I could do better."
And now that I am older, I begin to ask questions like "Am I in the right profession, should I be married with kids by now, etc?
All I know is that I want to do something big in this lifetime. Im not talking about skydiving, running with the bulls, or becoming famous. Im just wanting to make a difference in this world. I dont know if that is writing a book, moving to Africa, or something else, but I just dont want to be stuck in a bubble. But hopefully God will show me and show me soon. Does any of this make sense? Probably not..
That my friends are the things that cross my mind every year on that one day.
4 comments:
Puddles, I admire that you take the time to think of such things. On my birthday, I'm probably the most selfish ever. You're a good man, and I'm glad you are back to bloggin.
Oh my friend...First off, more people read your blog then you think--this is always the case. And second, what you wrote did make sense. I like it when you think out loud. You have more of an impact and influence on people then you know--and right now God has you in California and in the central valley for a reason. Though you may or may not see the fruit of your labor--your labor is not in vain. And who knows where He may call you next, but I admire your desire to seek and follow Christ wherever he may lead. Africa would be pretty cool.
Happy Birthday Puddles.
hooray...not only a blog from puddles, but proof that someone, other than me, reads the blog and comments!
you are great. happy b-day.
keep going with the self-reflection...it only makes you stronger.
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