Short and Sweet

Hi guys!

I have very little time to write this all out so I’m making this short, sweet, and to the point.

Smile more

worry less 

Believe in the impossible 

Remember your value

Don’t let things get to you

Learn at least one thing a day

And above all- God loves you!

Until next time,

~Writer for Christ~

Down, But Not Out

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your driving force was determination, or some may call it stubbornness. Either way, this driving attitude can push us to do amazing things as well as unhealthy things.

Tasks or goals we are given or make for ourselves can become very important to us and we can find ours quoting, “I will finish this if it kills me.” I’ve found myself saying things like that. Especially when putting together a schedule for completing a book. That hardcore attitude is fine, but can come with a price. Such as: sleep, money, energy, time, emotional rest, and maybe even relationships.

While the achievements we strive for and force ourselves to complete are possible, life can hit us full force. Things come up that put wrenches in our plans, and there’s nothing we can do about it.

When that happens those who are earnest, will be driven to overcome the challenges through determination/stubbornness. Doing whatever it takes to not give up and quit. For some, quiting is never an option.

If you find the title, Down but Not Out, relatable I encourage you to examine your situation. What is hindering my achievement? Is there anything I can do fix it? Am I supposed to be doing this? Is this achievement worth all the energy I’m putting into it?

Determination can take us further than we intend. Use it within reason and make sure to keep it in check.

Challenge accepted is a good attitude as long as the challenge is something we actully need to do, and not something we want to do just because determination tells us to.

Until next time,

~Writer for Christ~

What’s really important?

Vacation Bible School. Commonly just called VBS. Most churches organize a VBS in the summer months, in which children can partake in crafts, Bible lessons, music and so much more. My church recently held a VBS, the theme was Galactic Surveyors.

For those of you who have worked or volunteered at a VBS, you can relate to the mixed emotions that come naturally: excitement, stress, joy and frustration. These emotions may seem to contradict, but they actually blend perfectly. The excitement when the kids start to arrive. The stress of an insufficient amount of time in which to work with. The Joy of observing the children enjoy themselves and having fun and the frustration of feeling overwhelmed.

The VBS at my church was a grand success as some of the kids accepted Jesus into their heart. I had worked in crafts and it would be a lie to say that everything worked out perfectly. On the final day of our four day VBS, hearing the news of a child becoming saved, my heart was full of rejoicing and one of my first thoughts was this, “It was all worth it.” The stress was worth it. The frustration was worth it.

It does not matter what section you are working in or what job is yours. It is easy to get caught up in the wave of emotions but we have to remember what is really important. The kids hearing the Gospel. The kids accepting Jesus. That is why we have VBS. If you intend to help at an upcoming VBS I ask that you keep this idea in the forefront of your mind.

Until next time,

~WriterforChrist~