Am I Crazy

Submitted by Manwell on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 9:00am.

In a world of marketing and commercialism we continually find ourselves in a constant state of wonderment consumed with certain ideologies that keep us locked in confusion or even depression. Example: if you’re graduating from high school, you should already know what major you want to declare and what exactly you want to do with your life. If you’re graduating college you need to have the perfect job waiting for you along with the BMW and nice house so that anyone you meet will think your life is on track and going in the right direction. By the age of 25 you should be married, close to being married, or at least have the “one” in your life.
If you don’t land in any of these categories then WATCH OUT!!! You’re a weirdo and pretty much going to fail in everything you attempt!!!!!! Or so they make you believe. I’ve never been so at peace with the place I’m at in my life. Single yes, but not longing. A helpless romantic but more inclined to hearing God's heart for my life. See for so long I’ve been looking outside of my heart to find the reasons for why I’m not where I “need to be” but the answers always been in me.

See I’m convinced that everyone is where they want to be in regards to emotions and spiritual aptitude. The Bible promises that nothing formed against shall prosper, so that means there is nothing that exists in this world, no circumstance or situation, that can keep us from fully loving Christ the way that we should. At some point in my life I had to take a hard, long look in the mirror and tell myself, “Manny, you’re not who you wanna be because that’s not really who you wanna be right now.” It didn’t make sense to me at first because the person I wanted to be was a man after God's heart, holy and pure in his eyes. But my actions at times disproved my “desire” and the two never lined up.
I quickly realized that my faith needed to take shape in the form of obedience. There was no more wishing I was a good man, but there was being a good man.

This comes with thought, prayer and planned action, but it doesn’t come from hopeful wishing. We all need to take responsibility for ourselves and be honest to the one person that it matters most to….yourself.
God's grace is with us. It' purpose is to enable us to carry out his plan for our lives and it will never stop working for us as long as we never stop seeking his will.

You can do it family! I believe in everyone of you!!!! Don’t give up on you! I won’t, and I know God wont either.

Love you all

It is interesting. It helps

Submitted by herry_porter on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 10:20pm.

It is interesting. It helps us to know ourselves. It is an useful article. we should implement in our life. Hope we will find happiness in earth.

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Its so true!

Submitted by jen423 on Sat, 10/31/2009 - 7:55am.

what you said makes so much sense.. im just now finding myself and god.. theres so much pressure to do everything by a certain time which is crazy. I am glad you put it out there like that because thats exactly how i feel too. I watched jctv for the first time today and saw your video and really liked it alot. I didnt know there was such a variety in christian music. Its inspired me to take my life and my gifts to a new level . Thanks :)

A few years ago, I did the

Submitted by sharron on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 9:19pm.

A few years ago, I did the first real Bible study of my life & truly felt right with God. In the following months, I was overwhelmed with ideas of how to share my faith in different ways and tried 4 a while, but didn't get far. One thing, I have had success with is being a Foster Mom; it's hard, but I feel like it's important. One of the newest ideas I have now, is a chain of Christian teen dance clubs featuring the newest & energetic music videos, like from G1C. A lot of people, especially teens have never been introduced to the great christian music out there now & they need someplace positive, but fun to go on weekends. If you have any thoughts on this, please let me know. Thanks, Sharron (from Owensboro, Ky)

awesome

Submitted by Manwell on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 1:12pm.

well i think this is a great idea!! do it! lol

something i really needed to

Submitted by FireMan_Joshua on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 4:02pm.

something i really needed to hear
im always looking for an easy way out - which for me is talking

we talk alot
less talking and more doing i guess!
thanks a lot *prayer (time with God) is the key!*

Am I Crazy...

Submitted by RocdaFro on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 6:43pm.

I liked the entry and I couldn't agree with you more. Just to feed off of what you posted, this is what keeps me going each day:

Phil. 1:6 (NLT)
And I am certain that God, who began the good work withing you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Everyday gets better and better! Even when it doesn't seem like it!

God bless.

Good luck!

Submitted by arianna849 on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 7:28pm.

Good for you! It must have been hard and I know God is happy with all the love and effort you are giving Him!
Also, good luck with the meeting you have on Tuesday!

Loving God and learning more about Him everyday!

I Can Relate

Submitted by meechie_123 on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 8:12am.

I will say that I have felt this way. I feel that the world has really put pressure on a lot of us to know what we wanted to do after high school, get great grades, graduate college in 4 years and do and make great money with an awesome job. In short, I was like this and didn't live up to those expectations. I "fell short" of what was expected of me. Was it what I wanted? Was it what God had planned?

So much depression and confusion has come to be due to me not being that doctor. I was feeling God leading me in a much bigger direction, but me not following that path due to being afraid. Joyce Meyer has a book out called Do It Afraid. I was told that fear is something that the devil puts in us to stop us from doing certain things. I gave up on myself for awhile, but I am taking responsibility and I believe God is with me always. I'm working on me and trying to be obedient. I'm trying to keep my eyes on Jesus and not get distracted. I pray others do the same

Walk in love!

wow

Submitted by Manwell on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 1:14pm.

well i'm glad you're taking responsibility now. i pray god gives you strength =) he will

Respounce to Am I Crazy;

Submitted by marka2@utas.edu.au on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 6:07am.

Depends whos eyes you looking through: - Ok so for yourself and many members of this site are allready aware of such verses: but for the off chance that some one is not I thought I would briefly helight some verses;

1 Corinthians 3:19 (New International Version)
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their craftiness"

The Car: - Mathew 6:19-20
19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Rather god Calls us to sell what you have, and give to the Poor in Mathew 19:21. IN some places it even calls people to sell there house and use the money to look after the poor;

Singleness:
verses such as I Corinthians 7:6-7 covers such a topic who knows in God's time you may find some one.

Amen Manwell to the way you are living your life... Keep living inline with God's will;