Couch Potato

We live a sheltered life here in America. To be able to wake up everyday without worry or concern that your religious beliefs will get you killed.

But thats the problem.. We act as if someone's got a gun to our head anytime we have an opportunity to share our beliefs with others.

There might not be an actual death threat, but the thought of being ridiculed and humiliated is enough to keep some of us silent.

So I encourage all of you to get up and do something about it. Don't let the enemy allow you to believe its okay to just sit around and be silent. If you disagree with someone's viewpoints on a topic, tell them why. If your best friends having a bad day, offer them love and encouragement the way Jesus would.

This may bring up some awkward situations with friends, but if they are your friends they'll respect your beliefs.

Remember that we are not here to be comfortable and find an easy way out

Matthew 16:25-26

25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but

 whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?

(ESV)

Like I said last week. We are not here for a long time. So don't bother trying to get cozy. We need to stand firm, and let others know where it is that we stand. 

So don't worry about life here on earth. Think of your life in heaven where your Father is because if we keep our eyes to heaven the luxuries of this world will seem worthless.

Blake J

Wake Up People!

Comatose: Skillet

I hate feeling like this 
I’m so tired of trying to fight this 
I’m asleep and all I dream of

Is waking to you 
Tell me that you will listen 
Your touch is what I’m missing 
And the more I hide I realize I’m slowly losing you 

Comatose 
I’ll never wake up without an overdose of you 

Chorus: 
I don’t wanna live 
I don’t wanna breathe 
‘les I feel you next to me 
you take the pain I feel 
waking up to you never felt so real 
I don’t wanna sleep 
I don’t wanna dream 
‘cause my dreams don’t comfort me 
The way you make me feel
Waking up to you never felt so real 

I hate living without you 
Dead wrong to ever doubt you 
But my demons lay in waiting 
Tempting me away 
Oh how I adore you 
Oh how I thirst for you 
Oh how I need you 

Bridge: Breathing life

Waking up My eyes 
Open up

Comatose: 

of or in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period, esp. as a result of severe injury or illness.

Something I wouldn't wish on anyone, and yet we see it all the time... A sleeping believer, someone who has become silent. And has basically lost all contact with God. We don't want this to happen but it does. For those like me who hate failure it can be especially hard. You sin (big surprise) and find difficulty in repenting. This leads to a long downward slope that can bring about your downfall. Much like King David after his sin with Bathsheba, his life just went down the tubes. And it also affected the life of his children as well.

So not only does sin affect your relationship with God, not only does it affect you as a person. But it affects those around you and your relationships with them.

Why do we continue to lie in this vegetable state... when we know that waking up to a huge and loving God is like the best feeling in the existence of anything? The hardened heart is no match for God's love to penetrate, but we sit and do nothing about it. I am terrible at this.

"Insanity is doing the same thing, expecting different results." (something like that)

I heard that quote from my worship pastor who had heard it from a friend. And it makes a lot of sense. I would wake up everyday, ignoring the fact that I hadn't even prayed yet. Walk to the car, oblivious to the fact that I hadn't prayed for protection. Enter the school, unaware of the presence of darkness. Go throughout my day, without feeling God...

I didn't read my bible (which is something everyone should do(it makes a huge difference in your day/life when you know the word!!!)). I didn't tell others about my problems (put on a mask pretending everything was alright). And I didn't even bother to confront God.

We worry about such little things, and these little things lead to big problems. Today my pastor went through Matthew 6:25-34 (I want you to look it up). These few things mentioned by Jesus can lead us to become entangled in things we shouldn't worry about. The reason I say this is because it goes well with Comatose.

We sin, become hard hearted, and start worrying about little things. This all preoccupies us from seeking God and His Kingdom! This is one of the enemies strongest weapons. And this is why we must stand strong. Because once you get a a chink in the armor, the enemy will start planting these worries in your head. Then... BOOM, comatose.

So don't go down that slippery slope like David. Don't allow any chinks to appear in your armor. And don't worry. 

Do pray and read your word constantly (like more than once a day (esp. praying, even if its conversation its great. God doesn't just want to talk to you so He can answer your problems or accept your praise. Having an intimate relationship is also about just being WITH God)).

TAKS testing this week... Meaning I will be sleeping in. And also meaning no homework. So I will have more time to do some blogging.

Blake J.

What Needs to Be Done Pt. 2

I was sitting in my kitchen eating a quick dinner today. The t.v. was on and a commercial for a new show about a man battling cancer and trying to make money came on... 

After watching I thought "Hmm. I wonder what my life would be like if I only had a few months left to live..." I went on to assume that I would get straight lit up for Jesus. Because when you think of the amount of time you have to live it's easy to say you would be on fire... But even though I don't have cancer and I don't have any plans of dying soon I still thought about my life here.

The average lifespan is somewhere in the 70-80's area. If you think about it, that is not a lot of time. So what keeps us from trying to be Jesus to the world. Or even just being nice to people. It's easy to blow off the world on a bad day... But when you count the days you have left would you really want to waste one throwing a pity party? 

Just some food for thought.

Blake J.

Atta Boy!

Matthew 25:14-30

The Parable of the Talents

   

    ¹⁴ "For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. ¹⁵To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. ¹⁶He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. ¹⁷So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. ¹⁸But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master’s money. ¹⁹Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. ²⁰And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' ²¹His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' ²²And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' ²³His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' ²⁴He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, ²⁵so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' ²⁶But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? ²⁷Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. ²⁸So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. ²⁹ For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. ³⁰And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

Have we multiplied what we've been given? Have we used our talents to bring forth multiple blessings to others, praises to God, or lives to Christ?

Well if you are like me in anyway, its probably easy to say "no" to those questions. I try... But I admit that I also slack off a bit. It's pretty easy to look at the task at hand and say, "Maybe some other time." Much like the servant with one talent we might say something like, "Why should I even try? These guys have so much more than me. Plus, if I fail I'll look ridiculous (or in the stories case, judged/killed (whatever a "hard man" would do))."

So know this, it does not matter how many talents you have. Or even what talents you have. Jesus gave you those talents, and they are to be used in a way that glorifies him. Because if we fail to use or even practice our talents (i.e. put in bank) we will have them taken away.

So try to be like those who doubled their talents and receive an "Atta boy/girl!"

Blake J.

Changes To The Plan

Happy Sunday Everybody!

I have had some people ask me when my next blog would be.... When I told them I do one every night they were a bit shocked....

And so I knew what needed to be done. I'd never meant to do a blog everyday, it just kinda happened. But if you'll notice, most blogs are usually once a week at the most. And because I feel not everyone has time to read one every night I've decided.... Im not going to blog on Sundays, Wednesdays and maybe Fridays... Not sure yet on the Friday one.

I've done around 15 blogs now... thats 15 weeks of blogs for some people... maybe even a year for others... SO I will continue to do more than one a week, but I realize schedules get busy and thus not everyone can read every post.

So this is a gift to the readers (mostly myself, it gets really stressful trying to write a new post everyday). 

And thus I ask you all enjoy your Sunday and Wednesday nights. Go to church, do homework, hang with family etc..

Love all of you (a lot!(but not too much)),

Blake J.

From Another Mother

Proverbs 18:24

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Its the guy/girl that keeps you at your best. Like metal against metal, they keep you sharp. Everyone needs one. I'm not necessarily talking about a best friend, because if you're like me you probably have multiple friends of equal rank... But everyone needs to have that one friend that acts as both an accountability and a whetstone (stone used to sharpen cutting tools).

Now if you look at the "best friend" of today you'll notice some things....

1. They're usually referred to as sibling (brother from another mother).
2. Sometimes they have cool nicknames like Wingman (me and my little brother use that one).
3. And it's someone who can drop what they're doing to help you (or hurt  you if needed).

Now when you compare this to the spiritual friend I speak of, they're quite similar. The only difference is this.

1. They need to help strengthen your walk with Christ.

And heres where the verse comes in... In troubling times, people may desert us. But your wingman, gal pal, bro, chica, foil, best "fran" etc. will always be by your side. They are there to bring you up. 

But this friend also has the responsibility of beating the snot out of you (maybe just "a stern talking to" would do?) whenever you fall into something stupid... over, and over again.

One major rule of THE FRIEND is this. Make sure you have someone who will not bring you down. 

Proverbs has like a bazillion verses concerning the company you keep (I think Solomon's favorite word was folly). You must ascertain yourself in this: This person loves Jesus, and will do nothing to hinder your relationship with Him.

If you don't have an accountability or spiritual friend, you need one. Some people have a whole group of these friends and thats great! But if your lacking in skills of friend tracking, pray. Thats what I did. You can surround yourself with countless friends. But you need at least one who understands you, and can keep you on track. 

So enjoy the rest of your super fast (and really rainy) weekend.

Your friend,

Blake J.

Party Masks!

Seeing as how it is Friday night, I know not too many people will be able to read this post right away. But for those of you who do read, or who will be able to read it later I have a simple post tonight...

Are you yourself in church, or outside of church? Basically meaning, where do you put on a cover? Do you walk into church on Sunday, acting as if what happened Saturday never happened at all? Or do you walk into school Monday, acting like what didn't happen Saturday night, actually happened?

While not everyone has this problem, it is apparent that a lot of Christian teens have trouble deciding which side of the line they're on.

And that is what Fighting Statistics is all about. Most of us are not expected to really go to church and care. Most of us are not expected to bring Jesus to school. 

What are we expected to do? Just live like any other teenager? Don't they already have statistics of their own? We should never be lumped into the same category. Im not saying we shouldn't hang out with non-followers but acting like one is a whole' nother story. 

Now Im 100% sure there will be some changes in your life when you decide to totally commit to living for Jesus.

These changes include but are not limited to:

1. Higher self worth
2. Loss of friends (at least the ones that don't stand where you stand)
3. Ridicule 
4. Respect (after the ridicule wears off)
5. New better friends that support you and love you
6. More Respect
7. Happiness

Now the important thing to say about number 2 and 3 is this: If the people you hang out with on weekends don't like the new you, its okay. They won't understand. If these people are the same people you go to church with, then you have bigger problems. But it happens, sometimes it takes one courageous person to say, "Hey why can't we always act like we're at church."

The ridicule/respect deal is different though: A lot of the people who might ridicule you are those closest to you. But if you continue to show a strong faith in Christ and refrain from doing bad things, people will gain new respect for you. Everyone respects someone who stands strong in their faith.

So thats it for tonight, short(ish) and simple.... So make sure that no matter where you go this weekend you leave your mask at home, and be yourself.

2 Timothy 2:15

¹⁵Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

So enjoy the rest of your weekend, and try to stay dry.

Blake J.

"Do Hard Things"

The book that inspired me to make a change in my life. I grew tired of being the norm, a statistic. And this book by brothers Alex and Brett Harris was the extra push I needed.

The main focus of the book and the brother's cause is this: Rebel Against Low Expectations. Thats why I highly recommend this book. It got me off my couch, and my sideline relationship with Christ, and got me into blogging and trying to be more of a leader.

One of my favorite parts of the book is when the brothers explain expectations. They show how teenagers are not expected to do anything; and if we are, we usually reach bare minimum and stop there.

"It's almost gotten to the point that people expect less of teenagers than they do of toddlers. Think about it. Why do babies with inferior motor skills, reasoning abilities, and physical strength, experience nearly 100 percent success in overcoming difficult challenges, while teens falter? Well, one is expected, and the other is not.     

Why does every healthy baby learn to walk while very few teenagers have learned to dance? One is expected, and the other is not.

Why does every healthy baby overcome communication barriers by learning to talk while few teenagers overcome barriers between themselves and their parents by learning to communicate? One is expected, and the other is not.

The truth is that all of us are susceptible to low expectations. Once we have satisfied the minimum requirements, we tend to stop pushing ourselves."

I laughed pretty hard when I read this (I try to humor myself whenever I feel I've been criticize (because this statement hit me pretty hard)). 

What Im trying to get at is this: We have all been called to be SO much more! What is a dream you have? Something that you've wanted to do for a long time but felt discouraged? The Harris brothers refer to something called your "holy ambition," a God given desire to do something great that will bring glory to his kingdom and help others. 

Good examples are things like: starting non-profit organizations or ministries, or becoming a missionary. Maybe you want to write music, and become a singer or worship leader. What's stopping you? Maybe you want to write a book, or even become president. What's stopping you from that, anyone can these days (referring to the book)?

But make sure that in whatever you do, all glory goes to God. The one who gave you the desires and the talent to see them brought to life.  We have a new life in Christ. But a lot of us still continue to do the same things. Maybe not as far as sinning, but if you spend everyday in the same routine: go to school, homework, hangout with friends, t.v., X-box, shopping etc... it becomes really hard to advance in your relationship with Christ and others. Remember the verse James 4:17, if you know the good you can do and don't do it.... your sinning.

So put on the New Self

Colossians 3:1-4

 ¹ If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ² Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. ³For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.⁴When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Tomorrows Friday! Continue to stand firm in your faith this week, go to church Sunday, and try to figure out whether you're on the field or on the bench.

For more information on "Do Hard Things" go to www.dohardthings.com it should take you to their Rebelution website

Blake J.

In Jesus' Name

I can move a mountain. I can heal the sick. Give sight to the blind. Feed the hungry. Cast out demons. I can do anything.

A phrase that is taken to lightly. Usually the quickest part of any prayer. But what we don't get is that the prayer is made possible because of this phrase.

We have power in Jesus' name, just look at what it has done. The disciples used it to do all the things mentioned above (I don't know if they tried moving any mountains though, but they could definitely have done it). If using Jesus as a mediator wasn't as big of a deal most prayers would end like this

"Alright God, until next time!"

But what's funny is how we have come to use Jesus' name as a goodbye instead of a proclamation of our covenant with God.

Amen: uttered at the end of a prayer or hymn, meaning 'So be it.'

Not gonna lie... I never really knew the true meaning to Amen. For the longest time I thought it was some word used for "thanks for listening, please answer my prayers."

Do you know how much your prayer can change just because you know the meaning of Amen?

"In Jesus' Name, Amen,"  Until now may have meant very little to you. I know I never payed much attention to it. But think about it, although you may have known the power in Jesus' name, now you can effectively use it.

Acts 19:11-20

The Sons of Sceva

   

    ¹¹And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, ¹² so that even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his skin were carried away to the sick, and their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them. ¹³Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists undertook to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "I adjure you by the Jesus whom Paul proclaims." ¹⁴Seven sons of a Jewish high priest named Sceva were doing this. ¹⁵But the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize, but who are you?" ¹⁶And the man in whom was the evil spirit leaped on them, mastered all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. ¹⁷And this became known to all the residents of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was extolled. ¹⁸Also many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices. ¹⁹And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted the value of them and found it came to fifty thousand pieces of silver. ²⁰So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.

So here are seven brothers.... who got beat up by one guy (demon possessed of course). This might be most of us. Just like our bedtime or pre-meal prayers, we just throw in a "Jesus" and assume it makes everything better. 

But notice one other thing from this passage, even after being totally humiliated everyone who saw what happened repented and became believers. 

Side Note: We have already won. The demons know this, and Satan knows this, and he does not want us to know this... 

So now go out and proclaim the name! We have victory in Jesus! 

Whether your praying for food, our country, protection of others, or even for confidence on stage or during trials and temptations; Know that you have power through Jesus. 

Halfway through the week, try to spread the word about the blog. And keep coming up with topics, thanks to those who have already contributed.

Blake J.

Chapter Four

Matthew 4:20

Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

So you have decided to follow Jesus. You have given your life to the Creator. But what do you do with it? Jesus gave us a simple order. Go out and spread His word, His truth. Spread the word and bear fruit.

In Mark 4, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower. Basically the sower sows seeds, and the seed is God's word. And we are the plants, but how we grow depends on our soil. The soil represents our hearts. Good soil hears the word and bears fruit (meaning: we spread the word to others, and they accept the word and spread it and so on and so forth). Bad soil hears the word and rejects it.

Mark 4:20

But those that were sown on the good soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold.

Most people will refer to the Sower as Jesus, but something my bible points out is that the Sower could be anyone who preaches the word. 

So I have accepted the Word. And now I try to bear fruit by writing this blog, and putting what I write to practice. So I pray now people will also take the seeds I have sown and continue to bear fruit as well.

And although we may be looked down upon for what we do we must think back to the days when the church was first started...

Peter and John were charged not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.

Their reply:

Acts 4:19-20

"Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."

I know ESV can be a little confusing sometimes (I switched from NIV), but basically all they said was, "Dude, we know what we saw. And we're going to preach it, teach it, and sing of Jesus' greatness. Because hey, we can't help it."

And while we may not have had the pleasure of walking with Jesus in person, and witnessing the resurrection.... We still have the promise. We still have God's word. 

Romans 4:20

(speaking of Abraham)

No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,

Abraham had a lot going on in his life... He was really really really old and had not had a child. But God promised him a child. And he remained faithful, and low and behold, Sarah is pregnant.

Jesus made us a promise that He would return someday. And few of us are able to remain faithful at times... But in days like these its hard not to look to heaven and say "Wow... it looks like Jesus is about to return!"

So we must stand strong in our faith, and continue to sow seeds and bear fruit.

Its one thing to talk the talk I know. And thats why I pray we all keep each other accountable. Because it is one thing for me to write a blog about Fighting Statistics and another to do it.

1 Corinthians 4:20

For the kingdom of God does not consist of talk but in power.

So keep fighting, because you never know the day or hour that Jesus will return. So remember to continue showing Love for all things, and to stay accountable. 

Blake J.

Monday Blues

It happens (every week)..... Mondays :(

Not necessarily the day of the week, but anyone who's read a Garfield comic (or stepped out from their rock every now and then) knows that there's just that one day that is not your favorite. Most of the time it's Mondays. Who doesn't hate 'em? 

What Im really trying to get at is this: Somedays are really bad. Like I want to crawl into bed, take a long shower, go lift weights, go for a drive (really fast) etc.... All while blasting your favorite music through the stereo.

But where's God during all this... Did He get thrown down with our backpacks by the kitchen table or our beds? Are bad days an excuse to sin, and not continue worshiping God? 

What about long absences from God. When you feel like you just can't talk to God?

One of my favorite songs right now is Waiting by John Waller: Heres the first half-

I'm waiting

I'm waiting on You, Lord

And I am hopeful

I'm waiting on You, Lord

Though it is painful

But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident

Taking every step in obedience

While I'm waiting

I will serve You

While I'm waiting

I will worship

While I'm waiting

I will not faint

I'll be running the race

Even while I wait  

Stlyrics.com

This song is just straight up awesome. I know most people might not be touched by words as much as I am, but there are just too many good songs out there that seem to complete my cry to God, when my own words seem insufficient. 

For example in Psalm 61

1 Hear my cry, O God,

listen to my prayer;

2 from the end of the earth I call to you

when my heart is faint.

Lead me to the rock

that is higher than I,

3 for you have been my refuge, 

a strong tower against my enemy.

ESV

That prayer.... is straight up awesomeness. After a long day, I admit I want to just shut out the world... And God. But we have to find words. Even if they're not our own. Any words will do. Because God knows your heart, and I know He will smile when you come back to Him. Thats why worship is so important. It's not words on a screen, its words that you are proclaiming as your hearts cry to God. Whether it be a praise, or a calling. God will hear, and you can rest in his presence.

As I was waiting to get my haircut today I questioned myself.... (don't ask why I did this while at the hair cutting place (notice how I did not say salon)).

If I don't feel God's presence should I sulk... or search?

Yeah so... Whatcha gonna do now?

Thanks to everyone who has been reading these past few days. I really love getting such good responses from friends, loved ones, and even people I don't know that well.

But keep in mind that all credit goes to God. He gave me the ambition to start this. He gives me all inspiration for what I write. And He has provided me with great friends to encourage me to keep going! 

But you might have noticed a few Blake like comments (I try to be funny).    ;)

Anyways, have a good rest of the week and stay positive, Mondays basically over!

Blake J.

A Sick Case Of L-O-V-E

1 Corinthians 13

   

    ¹If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. ²And if I have^(A) prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith,^(B) so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. ^3(C) If I give away all I have, and^(D) if I deliver up my body to be burned,^[a] but have not love, I gain nothing.

    ^4(E) Love is patient and^(F) kind; love^(G) does not envy or boast; it^(H) is not arrogant ⁵or rude. It^(I) does not insist on its own way; it^(J) is not irritable or resentful;^[b] 6it^(K) does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but^(L) rejoices with the truth. ^7(M) Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things,^(N) endures all things.

    ⁸Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. ⁹For^(O) we know in part and we prophesy in part, ¹⁰but^(P) when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. ¹¹When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. ¹²For^(Q) now we see in a mirror dimly, but^(R) then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as^(S) I have been fully known.

    ¹³So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

In case you couldn't guess I decided to write about Love today.

I love love. And I felt that this weekend was especially appropriate for love (being Easter and all).

A lot of the acts or deeds mentioned in this passage (offering body to be burned, speaking in tongues etc.) are all deemed useless without love.  And I believe we may have taken this a little too lightly... If you love something, you do your best at it. When you love someone, you give everything you are to show your love for them. But Christians seldom show any cause for excitement when talking about Church, God, or even summer camp (things I assume you all love). If we have an awesome worship service on Sunday, or a life changing God-moment on Thursday should we not be so excited that we tell everyone? But a lot of us don't. I may be especially guilty of this, I love a lot of things. If I go to school and all I talk about is my love for video games and mexican food, what are people going to say about me? But if I go to school and pronounce my love for Christ and my love for serving others, you will probably get a different answer.

So my post today is going to be short and sweet: LOVE everything. If we show a zest for life and everything we do, people are going to want in! If we go out into the world with a love for Christ that shines before all men, people will want in!

The problem (ha, more like one of the problems) with Christians today is that we do not get excited about anything! This is especially true for guys. We put on the whole "Been there, done that" routine and people will assume there isn't much going on in our lives.****

We need to show excitement for everything. Because everyday you wake up, bam miracle. God has allowed you to live another day... When you don't have to worry about when your next meal is, bam miracle. God has provided you with food... 

So get up tomorrow and put a smile on that face! Because everyday is a great day. Everyday is a blessing from God. Everyday is a fresh start to show the world how great it is to be loved by the the Creator of Love himself....

Just walk down the hall, and think "Wow Jesus is walking with me, what should I be afraid of? Today is a great day to be alive!"

So have a great week everyone and show a love for all things that you do! 

Blake J.

****(thanks to Dateable for the Christians not getting excited part (I am so bad at giving credit))