Do you ever wonder as you're driving where the other cars in the street are heading? I do. I just realized that may make me odd, but the unknown stimulates my curiosity. Did they wake up knowing exactly what way they were going stepping out their house? Have they deviated from their initial plan? What song are they listening to? Are they as happy as they seem? Have they wondered about their own lives? Have they changed their course so much that they can't even remember where they were going or what direction they're on? Hopefully you don't ever find yourself staring into the rear-view mirror regretting the path you decided to take and where you've ended up. And if that's the case, that you can find your way home. Think of this as your car representing your life. Don't lose yourself in the traffic or in this world full of billboards (distractions/temptations).
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Do you ever wonder as you're driving where the other cars in the street are heading? I do. I just realized that may make me odd, but the unknown stimulates my curiosity. Did they wake up knowing exactly what way they were going stepping out their house? Have they deviated from their initial plan? What song are they listening to? Are they as happy as they seem? Have they wondered about their own lives? Have they changed their course so much that they can't even remember where they were going or what direction they're on? Hopefully you don't ever find yourself staring into the rear-view mirror regretting the path you decided to take and where you've ended up. And if that's the case, that you can find your way home. Think of this as your car representing your life. Don't lose yourself in the traffic or in this world full of billboards (distractions/temptations).
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Hitting the grind again and getting back in shape sure is a big hassle..or should I say a big hustle! And painful! But it must be done.
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It's pretty incredible how certain songs have the ability to bring you back to a specific era in your life. Walk into a store, turn on the radio, pop a random mix CD and music will be there...like subtle reminders of what you once lived. Clearly life is not biased to the good times, and therefore songs may carry messages from the past that sting. Songs can also instigate sudden reminiscing and flashbacks that are not necessarily pleasant or wanted. Time engraves feelings and thoughts of that time to every word in that song whether they make you smile or cringe. Every time a song has the power to transport me in time and bring along all those exact feelings for a ride, I'm caught dumbfounded, bewildered, startled, baffled, dazed, stumped... because the lyrics of those songs encouraged me, put into words what was going on in my heart, helped me bash a boy til I had enough or to elaborate the blissful butterflies I felt. In essence, songs could very much be like Sour Patch Kids candies-- sour at first, but with time become sweet memories.
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Ever think about how sometimes we get introduced to people but never really get to know the person... so all you do is remember maybe their name or maybe just their face. Months even years may go by without seeing them again. And when you do end up coming across that person again, it's sorta like you need a reintroduction because so long a time has gone by that you don't actually remember them. I believe that's what happens many times with our relationship with Jesus. Maybe we get introduced to Him once or we hear about Him, but never really build a friendship with Him. Perhaps for others you did have that relationship with Him, were best friends, talked everyday and completely in sync, but then you somehow drifted apart. Those cloudy days came rolling in and you lost contact. So then what? You feel like you're almost strangers and the coming back around seems difficult. Sorta like when dialing those 7 numbers to call a friend you haven't made the time to call in awhile.. the feeling of guilt for letting so much time gone by overshadows the want to reconnect. Don't let that stop you from reaching out. Because thank God for reintroductions! The only glitch to these reintroductions is that just like first impressions, you gotta make them last. Therefore, the second time around you cannot let the opportunity of having that intimacy with Him slip away, again. Build a firm and tight bond with God before the initial curiosity fades away.
Cars & Streets
Do you ever wonder as you're driving where the other cars in the street are heading? I do. I just realized that may make me odd, but the unknown stimulates my curiosity. Did they wake up knowing exactly what way they were going stepping out their house? Have they deviated from their initial plan? What song are they listening to? Are they as happy as they seem? Have they wondered about their own lives? Have they changed their course so much that they can't even remember where they were going or what direction they're on? Hopefully you don't ever find yourself staring into the rear-view mirror regretting the path you decided to take and where you've ended up. And if that's the case, that you can find your way home. Think of this as your car representing your life. Don't lose yourself in the traffic or in this world full of billboards (distractions/temptations).
Hassle
Hitting the grind again and getting back in shape sure is a big hassle..or should I say a big hustle! And painful! But it must be done.
Sour Patch Songs
It's pretty incredible how certain songs have the ability to bring you back to a specific era in your life. Walk into a store, turn on the radio, pop a random mix CD and music will be there...like subtle reminders of what you once lived. Clearly life is not biased to the good times, and therefore songs may carry messages from the past that sting. Songs can also instigate sudden reminiscing and flashbacks that are not necessarily pleasant or wanted. Time engraves feelings and thoughts of that time to every word in that song whether they make you smile or cringe. Every time a song has the power to transport me in time and bring along all those exact feelings for a ride, I'm caught dumbfounded, bewildered, startled, baffled, dazed, stumped... because the lyrics of those songs encouraged me, put into words what was going on in my heart, helped me bash a boy til I had enough or to elaborate the blissful butterflies I felt. In essence, songs could very much be like Sour Patch Kids candies-- sour at first, but with time become sweet memories.
Introductions
Ever think about how sometimes we get introduced to people but never really get to know the person... so all you do is remember maybe their name or maybe just their face. Months even years may go by without seeing them again. And when you do end up coming across that person again, it's sorta like you need a reintroduction because so long a time has gone by that you don't actually remember them. I believe that's what happens many times with our relationship with Jesus. Maybe we get introduced to Him once or we hear about Him, but never really build a friendship with Him. Perhaps for others you did have that relationship with Him, were best friends, talked everyday and completely in sync, but then you somehow drifted apart. Those cloudy days came rolling in and you lost contact. So then what? You feel like you're almost strangers and the coming back around seems difficult. Sorta like when dialing those 7 numbers to call a friend you haven't made the time to call in awhile.. the feeling of guilt for letting so much time gone by overshadows the want to reconnect. Don't let that stop you from reaching out. Because thank God for reintroductions! The only glitch to these reintroductions is that just like first impressions, you gotta make them last. Therefore, the second time around you cannot let the opportunity of having that intimacy with Him slip away, again. Build a firm and tight bond with God before the initial curiosity fades away.
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