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Monday, September 24, 2012

realized truth...

Some realizations have hit me hard this past week. This list is not all inclusive and may seem trivial to you, but it describes where my mind and heart are these days...

·         Life is short.
·         Time is sacred.
·         Growth is painful.
·         Heartbreak is inevitable.
·         Encouragement is vital.
·         Rest is important.
·         Love never lasts long enough.
·         Jesus is more than just my Savior.  He’s also my hero, life, joy, strength, support, safety, defense, love.
·         A season exists for everything under the sun:  birth, death, planting, harvesting, healing, crying, laughing, grieving, dancing, embracing, turning away, searching, keeping, throwing away, tearing, mending, silence, speaking, love, hate.
·         My identity is in Christ. He determines who I am. Other’s opinions carry no weight.
o   I was not created to solve everyone’s problems.
o   I was not created to be the door mat upon which people walk.
o   I was not created to save the world.
o   I’m stubborn and difficult.
o   I’m allowed to have bad days.
o   I’m not afraid to work hard, or love hard.
o   I am loved beyond measure.
o   I’m strong, but also weak.
o   I’m worthy of your time and attention, and so are others.
·         God created the valleys, not just the mountains.
·         My effectiveness as a worship leader is directly tied to my desire to sit at the feet of Jesus.
·         My walk with God is different from your walk, and that is ok.
·         Not everyone will love me, or like me.
·         When I am determined, get out of my way.
·         Change doesn’t scare me.
·         The last 30 days have been overwhelming.
·         Resurrection isn’t possible without death.
·         The people you spend your time with will impact your future.
·         If you aren’t surrounded by people who will speak truth and encouragement into your life, RUN.
·         You can’t change other people; love them where they are.
·         There are people in my life that shouldn’t be there.