Everyone struggles to find their identity and purpose. Little children, teens, young adults, and elderly all alike. Its just human nature. But what if you suddenly knew where you belonged? Like say for example that you were sitting in your room, bored on a Sunday night, facebook stalking. You know, the usual. And then it just hit you. That example, is mine.
In the past 2 weeks, I've been talking to two people a lot more than I ever have before and have learned so much about them. I never thought I'd learn anything about myself through them though. But thats where its the best. One of the people, decided to follow the Lord, because he saw the happiness the Lord gave me. The other person, had a best friend going through a really tough time in her life, and saw her fall down to her knees and welcome the Lord into her life.
Now, instead of wondering where I fit into this huge, unaccepting, judgemental, crazy, weird world, I know. I'm just here so that the Lord can work through me in other's lives. And thats the best feeling in the world.
Today in gym, I did something that I would have never even DREAMED of doing. Starting a conversation. For those of you who really know me, know that no matter how hard I try, I have the hardest time even walking up to my close friends, and saying "hey how are you doing?" They have to talk to me first. No matter what. Like, the idea of starting a conversation with someone makes me want to crawl into a ball and cry. But today, I don't know where that shyness went. I guess it flew out the window or something, but I literally walked right up to this kid in my class and said "Hey my name is Brooke. What is yours?" and He responded. then i said "oh hey ed" yeah. He didn't say Ed. Evan. Alright, there was my first strike. But anyways I kept going. "Oh Evan, sorry I thought you said Ed. Well anyways, how are you Evan?" And he kinda laughed at me, but then said "I'm doing great" and I said "thats wonderful" then we got called over to our squad lines or whatever. But anyways, point was, the Lord gave me strength to show what our society would label as a "weird kid" the love of Christ.
Its so cool to just know your purpose. We weren't put here on this earth to just be friends with people, but to love people.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wrong Timing?
Ever thought that what you were going to say was going to come out perfectly, and it was just gonna make sense to everyone who heard it but thats just totally not the case? Been there. Done that. Today actually.
I had the perfect thing to say today, I was going to tell my best friend about the greatest love in the whole world. However, instead, I choked. Couldn't get my words out. Resisted. I guess, talking just isn't my forte. Maybe I can just try to get everything out on here and maybe then it'll make sense and not sound so much like word-vomit.
You've made so many comments about how "no one loves you." And honestly, it kills me to hear you say things like that. Automatically, everytime you say that, I just want to look you in the eyes and say "If God is for us, then who can be against us?" Honestly, that is the greatest love in the whole world, and if only you could see it. But thats also what the cool thing is. Even though you don't see it right this very minute, and when things are hard, doesn't change the truth, that he still loves you.
Just one last note. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" -John 3:16 and then.... "but God shows his love for us in that while we are still sinners, Christ died for us" -Romans 5:8
When he was on that cross, he was thinking about you. Like, just think about that. The most powerful guy in the whole world, died for you. So that you could be best friends with him. And after your time on earth is up, you can be "kickin' it with Jesus". like, thats so cool. its the best.
Not only does he love you, but I love you. And thats why I wrote this. This is kinda where I was going with this today, but again, it didn't really come out right which was really upsetting, and even now, it could still be better, but hey, it works, right? I love you girl, stay strong. Talk to me if you need anything.
P.S. This is not only for my best friend that it was originally intended for. But it is for everyone.Take it into consideration. Love you guys.
I had the perfect thing to say today, I was going to tell my best friend about the greatest love in the whole world. However, instead, I choked. Couldn't get my words out. Resisted. I guess, talking just isn't my forte. Maybe I can just try to get everything out on here and maybe then it'll make sense and not sound so much like word-vomit.
You've made so many comments about how "no one loves you." And honestly, it kills me to hear you say things like that. Automatically, everytime you say that, I just want to look you in the eyes and say "If God is for us, then who can be against us?" Honestly, that is the greatest love in the whole world, and if only you could see it. But thats also what the cool thing is. Even though you don't see it right this very minute, and when things are hard, doesn't change the truth, that he still loves you.
Just one last note. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" -John 3:16 and then.... "but God shows his love for us in that while we are still sinners, Christ died for us" -Romans 5:8
When he was on that cross, he was thinking about you. Like, just think about that. The most powerful guy in the whole world, died for you. So that you could be best friends with him. And after your time on earth is up, you can be "kickin' it with Jesus". like, thats so cool. its the best.
Not only does he love you, but I love you. And thats why I wrote this. This is kinda where I was going with this today, but again, it didn't really come out right which was really upsetting, and even now, it could still be better, but hey, it works, right? I love you girl, stay strong. Talk to me if you need anything.
P.S. This is not only for my best friend that it was originally intended for. But it is for everyone.Take it into consideration. Love you guys.
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