Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
"In Fact, It Won't Change."
In the craziness of accusations, false assumptions and painful memories, there is always this calming breath of fresh air as one struggles to reach above the surface. A hopeful, medicinal reassurance.
Every so often an individual, after looking at a painful season from a bird's eye, can, with humility, say (in today's language)... "I've been through it." In that ghetto, somewhat appealing slur. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.
But fo'real, I've been through it.
And no, it may not be as painful as some, but hey, we all know what it feels like to be done dirty in one way or another. Six months ago I thought all of this would soon be over and done with, but to my great surprise, I'm only at the beginning. But I won't waste my time crying over errthang (God knows that's just me and him time, ha!) but this is a message of hope, air and a space to tread calm waters.
Things done in the past can't change. Won't change. And it is within my weakened power to seek a balance of coping, while gaining wisdom and direction for today.
So...
back to why I started writing, ha!
My favorite person and I were killin' each other, and since we were at work, we were killin' each other via email. (Welcome to the 21st Century!) And at the end of his email he wrote...
Words that I needed to hear. See, the thing with this guy is that he is my opposite and my balance. My consistent, unwavering mind that I lack and he fulfills and satisifies. I feel like he has this obsession with the idea that when you decide to like someone enough to commit to a relationship with, it is a done deal, sonnn! Whether I am this or that, he is set. Now this may seem like an easy mentality to pick up on, but trust me, it is tough stuff. If a habit, comment or behavior does not sit right with me, you're donzo. Nuff' said.
But the beauty of this is that Christ is the same way. His grace, His mercy, and His blessings are not dependent upon our actions. And no, I do not feel like I am dating a bootleg Jesus (no offense, D!), but I am comforted in the fact that I am blessed with someone who can attempt the same for me and (with God's mighty fine grace!) I attempt to do the same for him and others around me.
Relationships aren't meant to reach an end point of success. But to develop character and most importantly, function in a way that above all, glorifies God in every which way possible. I encourage and challenge you to love. To hold on to an eternal perspective and build your character in a relational, spiritual and personal manner.
Cheers to an unwavering soul.
Every so often an individual, after looking at a painful season from a bird's eye, can, with humility, say (in today's language)... "I've been through it." In that ghetto, somewhat appealing slur. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.
But fo'real, I've been through it.
And no, it may not be as painful as some, but hey, we all know what it feels like to be done dirty in one way or another. Six months ago I thought all of this would soon be over and done with, but to my great surprise, I'm only at the beginning. But I won't waste my time crying over errthang (God knows that's just me and him time, ha!) but this is a message of hope, air and a space to tread calm waters.
Things done in the past can't change. Won't change. And it is within my weakened power to seek a balance of coping, while gaining wisdom and direction for today.
So...
back to why I started writing, ha!
My favorite person and I were killin' each other, and since we were at work, we were killin' each other via email. (Welcome to the 21st Century!) And at the end of his email he wrote...
"I like you. This will not change tomorrow or the next day. In fact, it won't change."
Words that I needed to hear. See, the thing with this guy is that he is my opposite and my balance. My consistent, unwavering mind that I lack and he fulfills and satisifies. I feel like he has this obsession with the idea that when you decide to like someone enough to commit to a relationship with, it is a done deal, sonnn! Whether I am this or that, he is set. Now this may seem like an easy mentality to pick up on, but trust me, it is tough stuff. If a habit, comment or behavior does not sit right with me, you're donzo. Nuff' said.
But the beauty of this is that Christ is the same way. His grace, His mercy, and His blessings are not dependent upon our actions. And no, I do not feel like I am dating a bootleg Jesus (no offense, D!), but I am comforted in the fact that I am blessed with someone who can attempt the same for me and (with God's mighty fine grace!) I attempt to do the same for him and others around me.
Relationships aren't meant to reach an end point of success. But to develop character and most importantly, function in a way that above all, glorifies God in every which way possible. I encourage and challenge you to love. To hold on to an eternal perspective and build your character in a relational, spiritual and personal manner.
Cheers to an unwavering soul.
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