life. joy. pleasure.

Counterfeit: something that so closes resembles something else to mislead

For a while now, I have been allowing myself to believe that, in order for me to have fun, i had to be partaking in more worldly pleasures than ways of godliness. I thought to myself that in order for me to relax, I should watch TV or if i wanted to "bust a move," I had to listen to some bumpin' music. Bump that to the road. These counterfeit pleasures have only led to emptiness and even more restlessness.
Last night we had a night of worship and boy did I dance!! There is so much joy and freedom in the presence of the Lord. I don't have to find that in party music, friends, mindless entertainment, etc. My God created fun. amen! Time to clean out my heart once again.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God." That is the desire of my heart.

Once upon a time...

There was a lone turtle. He was sprinting across the road as fast as his little, trunk legs could carry him. One kind driver maneuvered out of his way to not squish him. With a sigh of relief, this brave reptile continued his trek to safety. Along came fate, and a ignorant driver crushed his shell along with his dreams of crossing the street. Never again would this poor, unfortunate creature feel the cool rush of water or the warmth of the sun.

The end.

Life... Abundantly...

Dear Friends,

No one, no matter how close you may be, can no the deepest thoughts and feelings flowing in the heart. Sometimes, I laugh and people wonder what is so funny. Sometimes, i cry yet no one sees...

But no matter what, my Best Friend Jesus has always noticed me and understood me. Even when i felt afar,
He was ever-present.

He has always been faithful to me. I could never boast that I am who I am today by mere intellect or good parents or whatever reason you wanna throw at me. My Savior has transformed me to be the best version of my self. The most wonderful thing about all of this is-- IT HASN'T STOPPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am moving from grace to grace and from glory to glory. Though I struggle, which is a lot, he promised me eternal life, abundant life, never ending life... why should I fear that I will be condemned by the only Man who ever loved me though he foreknew all my heart, good and bad. No, I come boldly before His throne.

Guess where peace is from?
Guess where life is found?
Can you taste the freedom found in His presence?

I know the safest place to be is right in the middle of the Fire. Will it hurt? Not like hell...
My God watches over me. His grace covers me.