I want to live like I'm alive

The moment after the sun sinks beyond the horizon when time seems to stand still…the methodical sound of hoof beats on asphalt…the feeling that I’m truly flying as I go over a jump. The moment I hold a newborn baby, and hear its mother tell me all about every detail of her precious blessing…the pain and heartbreak death brings, yet the hope of life to come. The adoring gaze of a newly married couple as they look into each other’s eyes, and the tears of the little bridesmaid trying so hard to be happy for her sister’s sake. The excitement of the graduate; the loneliness of the little sister who will be alone when the graduate leaves for college. The sweet, shared memories between sisters. The loss felt when I realize the moments I’ve missed, just by not stopping to give a hug or smile, a word of encouragement or a shared tear.

And yet Time goes on, unkind to the moments slipping away…unknown.

Does anyone realize what they miss by failing to live?

Does anyone realize what they miss by failing to truly love sacrificially?

Does anyone realize the value of friendship? The moment when there is a true need for comfort? The moment when TRUTH needs to be declared.

I know. I’ve been that person. Failing to live by passing by opportunities of a lifetime, presented in small ways to impact the people around me. Failing to love, to give up my will and time to benefit others and crushing them in the process. Failing to be a true friend. Failing to comfort by often not even realizing the need. Failing to speak truth when it is desperately needed.

Then there are those that know the value of each moment.

Those that have impacted me beyond what they could dream, simply by living a life dedicated to Christ. Those who have loved me at the risk of being hurt, rejected, and unappreciated. Those who have been true friends. Those who’ve comforted me. Those who’ve spoken truth, even when it hurt, even when I didn’t want to hear. Moments taken advantage of...used to the greatest potential imaginable.

This is what I want my life to be. I want to impact moments, making them into monuments. I want to love like Christ did. I want to be a true friend, willing to lay down my life for someone. Comforting and being sensitive to needs. One who speaks truth.

I want to live like I’m alive, because with Christ, I truly am.

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me…Galatians 2:20

When dreams distract from diligence, remember....

"God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame." ~E.B.Browning

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. ~James 1:17

They just didn't listen. They still think the sole purpose of a window is to break it.

I'm serious. This time he managed to break the window with a tennis ball. Who would have thought? To Joshua's credit, he wasn't involved this time.

Many apologies for the lack of 'real' posts. I'm working on several projects right now and blogging hasn't been top priority. Perhaps that will change...perhaps not.

Till next time.