December 24th, 2006
Five Things I’ve Learned! Four Roasted Birds, Three French Toast…
Wow. Christmas is here. You know, this year has been something. I think I’ve cried more this year than probably my whole life leading up to this year. And being 32, that may say a lot about me, it may not (being I’m a guy and stuck with some sort of guy label), but I think it does and that’s what matters. This year, my health plummeted into some sort of nastiness, still undiagnosed. My son turned one. I went back to school to finish my degree (AGAIN). The cat urinated on the Christmas presents. The cat did #2 on my pants, while I was still wearing them. The cat is still alive (WHAT?!). I alienated some family members and built better relationships with others. I suffered from some memory loss, which put me in the hospital. I’ve seen the emergency room at least four times this year that I can recall. I could be off (memory card now played once). What I wanted to share in this post is a number of things that I have learned this year. I am not certain if there is going to be scripture involved, how much if there is, or whatever… just shooting from the hip (as always):
#1: I’ve learned that irregardless of what I do or what happens to me, God is still with me and loves me. God wants me to draw closer to him in whatever situation I am going through, good, bad, or ugly. (Ben Doke helped me with this one, as did others – THANKS)
#2: I’ve learned it is good to have different types of friendships – in distance, personality, and interests. “Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house — too much of you, and he will hate you.” Proverbs 25:17 (Thanks CC for helping me learn this one)
#3: I’ve learned to control my speed, but more than that, to obey the law of the land I live. “If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.” Proverbs 28:9
#4: I’ve learned that I have trust issues. This is an issue that ranges from friends and family all the way up to God himself. And trust is a huge thing to God: it kept Moses from the promised land, Judah was overtaken, Jeremiah pointed out trust in possessions. “It [love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:7. I am supposed to always trust. I’m not sure if I am even partially trusting in God. Am I going to let this keep me from the promised land? (Thanks addiction for pointing this one out)
#5: I’ve gained a better understanding on forgiveness and hope. This has also opened the door to a better understanding of grace. (Thanks undiagnosed illness for help on this one)
There are plenty more, I will share those in the next few posts. Merry Christmas – Johnny Out.
Five Things I’ve Learned! Four Roasted Birds, Three French Toast…
Wow. Christmas is here. You know, this year has been something. I think I’ve cried more this year than probably my whole life leading up to this year. And being 32, that may say a lot about me, it may not (being I’m a guy and stuck with some sort of guy label), but I think it does and that’s what matters. This year, my health plummeted into some sort of nastiness, still undiagnosed. My son turned one. I went back to school to finish my degree (AGAIN). The cat urinated on the Christmas presents. The cat did #2 on my pants, while I was still wearing them. The cat is still alive (WHAT?!). I alienated some family members and built better relationships with others. I suffered from some memory loss, which put me in the hospital. I’ve seen the emergency room at least four times this year that I can recall. I could be off (memory card now played once). What I wanted to share in this post is a number of things that I have learned this year. I am not certain if there is going to be scripture involved, how much if there is, or whatever… just shooting from the hip (as always):
#1: I’ve learned that irregardless of what I do or what happens to me, God is still with me and loves me. God wants me to draw closer to him in whatever situation I am going through, good, bad, or ugly. (Ben Doke helped me with this one, as did others – THANKS)
#2: I’ve learned it is good to have different types of friendships – in distance, personality, and interests. “Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house — too much of you, and he will hate you.” Proverbs 25:17 (Thanks CC for helping me learn this one)
#3: I’ve learned to control my speed, but more than that, to obey the law of the land I live. “If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.” Proverbs 28:9
#4: I’ve learned that I have trust issues. This is an issue that ranges from friends and family all the way up to God himself. And trust is a huge thing to God: it kept Moses from the promised land, Judah was overtaken, Jeremiah pointed out trust in possessions. “It [love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:7. I am supposed to always trust. I’m not sure if I am even partially trusting in God. Am I going to let this keep me from the promised land? (Thanks addiction for pointing this one out)
#5: I’ve gained a better understanding on forgiveness and hope. This has also opened the door to a better understanding of grace. (Thanks undiagnosed illness for help on this one)
There are plenty more, I will share those in the next few posts. Merry Christmas – Johnny Out.
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