3 posts tagged “god”

How would you like to be remembered?
Submitted by Paulha66.

          Gee, ask me that question right after I contemplate how to get away from all these crazy people around me! I don't like this question, because I don't like the idea of having to be "remembered;" as I know this question means in the sense of death, and I don't like thinking about death! Even though I know where I'm going (2 c Jesus) death is still sad. Boo hoo hoo, LOL.

          But to be honest, it really doesn't matter who remembers me, or what people remember about me. What matters is what God thinks. Did I do all He's called me to do during my time here? Part of that calling is impacting lives by showing who God is through my actions, my words, my attitude, my lifestyle, etc. Part of that calling involves me using my gift and passion for writing to present more than just a positive message - but a message that leaves people thinking about their relationship with God - or lack thereof.

          Yes, I want to be remembered as one who truly loved and trusted God. I want to be remembered as one who's left an impact on many people - but my focus here is God-centered, and God-centered ONLY. My focus is not on trying to impress the masses and live up the world's standards of perfection. My foucs isn't even to live up to my own mother's standards - of which there seem to be plenty. My focus is on pleasing God, and as long as I've done that, I will be remembered. Period.

What do you daydream about? Is it something far-fetched, or something that might actually happen?
Submitted by lost_in_eternity2207.

                Wow! I daydream of becoming what I really want to become. It's no secret that I daydream of waking up every morning and being able to do what I love - verses hitting the highway and agonizing the whole way to work! I daydream about not dreading Sunday, because after Sunday comes Monday, and Monday means I have to go to a job that's fun and challenging; but since I know what I want from life it's hard to accept that I have to do something different for now.
                I daydream of being out of debt, and having my own home. A nice home too, not some lousy apartment two feet away from the ghetto, and not some snobby apartment that costs five times my monthly salary. I daydream of being married, and having a family; which that hasn't come true because I understand that my standards are too high. Excuse me if I don't want to settle for some deadbeat busta.......
                I daydream of driving my Range Rover and being able to foot the bill for the exorbitant gas prices. That's what I dream of! I love my little Saturn but it doesn't have a sunroof, nor does it have power windows and sometimes it acts like it doesn't have power! I love my little Saturn and I'm grateful for it; but all good things must come to an end. Out with the old, and in with the new!
                I daydream of not being afraid of God, and the ways He will use me. I daydream of having a stronger relationship with God; being able to discern what He's saying and be obedient to His Word. I daydream of knowing the Word of God from front cover to back, and being one to read, study and pray His Word daily. I daydream of being bold in Christ and changing the world.
                I daydream of not being afraid of my own goals, dreams, abilities and talents. I daydream of not being afraid of my potential. I daydream of not being sick and tired anymore of remaining in a "safe place," instead of having faith enough to move on from this comfort zone. I daydream of forgiving myself for all the missed opportunities that being afraid has caused. I daydream of being fearless, full of faith and courageous. I daydream of making it. I daydream that all these dreams will one day be reality.
            

What talent do you have that you wish more people would recognize?

It's more like, "What talent do I have that I wish people would forget about?"......And that's dance! I've been dancing since I was a little girl and now that I'm grown (25), I'm not ‘feeling it’ anymore.

I actually have to dance this Sunday at my church and I’m really  not feeling that! I will consider it my farewell performance. I was kind of pressured, and I felt kinda bad - because the commitment level of the dancers was, well, nonexistent. My friend is temporarily taking over the dance ministry – which was dwindling away anyway. The girl who’s usually in charge just had a baby and she has having a hard time getting people to get involved and stay dedicated. The last thing I ever want to do again is dance, but maybe it’s just a phase.

Maybe I got used to dancing and teaching for so long that I just don’t want to do it anymore. I don’t even want to see a dance performance. I’m just not excited about dance like I used to be. And all these feelings could go away someday; but for right now, I can’t stand it and that’s just how I feel.

I love writing, and my ultimate dream is to be a successful published Author, Playwright, and Screenwriter. I wish people would see that and forget about dance. Dance used to be my heart, but it’s not anymore. Writing is my passion, and beyond a shadow of a doubt, I know it's what God wants me to do with the life He's given me – and it’s something I know I’ll never get tired of!

I think I’m the only person who knows how serious I am about writing. I think everyone else may see it as a “pipe-dream.” I know when I hold my first published novel in my hands they will know otherwise. I know when they do a double take in the bookstore, they’ll see my name on the bottom of my novel and start freaking out. They’ll call me and scream, “I didn’t know you were serious, I thought you were still trying to find yourself!”

Well, I’ve found me. I’ve discovered who I am. I’m a writer; not a dancer or dance teacher, not a Customer Service Representative, not a bank teller, not an office clerk, not a food service worker, not a Girl Scouts camp counselor, not even a blogger.

I’m a creative writer of fiction; not an ad writer, not a company blog writer, not a business letter writer, not an accounts receivables letter writer, not a thank you card writer, not an email writer.

I’m thinking of customizing a t-shirt. I’ll have the simple words, “I’m a Writer” written across it. It’ll be a black t-shirt with the brightest yellow lettering there is. I want people to know. I need people to understand. I’m desperate to reach my goals but it’s hard when people don’t fully believe in you, or don’t understand you, or don’t hardly care.

It’s hard when you’re afraid to even broadcast your dreams the way you want to because the naysayers will be quick to tell you that you need something to fall back on. “Stay in school,” they’ll say. Well I don’t have time for disbelief from other people. I have enough trouble mustering up the strength to believe in myself. It's even harder mustering up the strength to have faith and trust in God! I don’t need anyone sitting around telling me I can’t make it. God's given me this vision - I already know I will! In the end I’m going to fight harder because of that; but I still don’t need the discouragement. And I don’t want it.

But I'm done, LOL...I always tend to over-explain. In my books I need to ditch that habit. But in my blogs...I have free reign to express all areas of my thoughts and opinions, LOL.

*Peace*