So I'm not one to often write about those "experiential things" that have helped to form my faith. I don't usually see the point...there are a few exceptions, but in general, I would much rather post analysis, logical discourse, and general intellectualism rather than phenomenological instances.
Today is an exception.
Last night I was tired, irritable, frustrated, stressed and just burned up.
I prayed for God to show me joy.
I prayed that God, the creator of time, would help me find time to keep in touch with people, read his word, and get all my busy work done.
This morning I woke up and had my morning cigarette (nope, I still haven't given up those...nor my bedtime cigarettes, I have cut back significantly though). It was beautiful outside. It was sunny. Birds were chirping cheerfully. I couldn't help but smile. On my (excessively hilly) 5-mile bikeride to work this morning I kept smiling and singing...sweat pouring down my face so I was a mess when I got to my internship, but I was happy. I worked a full, very, very productive 9 hours without a cigarette. When I got back I didn't veg and read hours of pointless xanga blogs like normal...I read ones with purpose and I did my social networking thing. Balanced my checkbook. I've been super productive, and when I feel overwhelmed I just start smiling and go for it...this is very new. Normally I curl up in the fetal position and rock back and forth without actually doing anything.
God is Good.
He answers appropriate prayers at the appropraite time.
No matter how many times we slap his face and deny we know him He forgives us and will keep on loving us.
His creation is more beautiful than...ummm...much as it pains me to say it, The sky He created is even more beautiful than my guitar...seriously...I never thought I'd say that, but it's true!
And have you ever just stopped and stared at a body of water? Wow...
God is so Good.
I know this post is very not me...but I had to
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Comments (11)
Awww!
So, God is Good, you sound good,... and I am.... GOOD!
Really, reading this entry made me s m i l e .
I hope to read more cheerful entries from you! =D
You are awesome!
Peace&
LOVE,
I know that we have different beliefs. Even though, I still find this post lovely.
I like joy too, that's actually been a big struggle for me these past few weeks, in particular last week. But having joy...is better than not. It's a slide from joy to...down in the dumps, and it's hard for me to catch myself when I'm on that slide, and I didn't this past week until I was at the bottom. But a good talk with Evan and God centered encouragement from him + praying to God over and over again for joy really set up these past couple of days for happiness to the max. I'm glad to hear that you're taking joy in nature...it really is beautiful isn't it? See ya around!
Oh. My. Goodness.
That is such a relief to hear that someone else in this world really does see the big water for what it is, God's creation, and how freaking huge and amazing it is. Like, you can look at something every day, but when you really sotop, and really, really look. God is good.
i love watching water. <3 water is ever so beautiful, i couldn't begin to describe. and where did i realise it? by the Seine in Paris. :)
greaaaat post, all true true true, something to think about!
thanks for sharing, Lenny. rec. :DDD
I like to hear about things like this. I wish I could leave more of a comment but it's quittin' time. ;)
May God continue to bring you joy and help you find time for the important things.
love, Shaunna
Excellent. This is fresh and...pardon the obvious...joyful. :)
flowerspushthrudirt recced me to you so i am gonna follow your blogs hope you dont mind.
@suicidalspirit - I love making you smile
@azndood4you - Follow along, I hope I can live up to whatever over-generous review she gave of me.
To actually take time to understand and realize the beauty of the intricacies of the grand collection of everything...
The fact that so many physical factors play a role in this massive universe, to understand all would be inconceivable.
To understand the flux of the world, how the wind influences the water or the trees....
I know it is apparent that you are Christian but have you ever researched any Eastern religions? It is quite interesting.
i don't like using the word "god". There are too many interpretations of the word.
But i feel the need to agree, yes, God is good.
"have you ever stopped and stared at a body of water" Everyday ...