Relax, Gods Got This

                So today I am straying from the typical subject of history. This is more of a collection of thoughts that I've been having. If this is ok with all of you then read on, if not, close the page angrily and pretend that this blog post never happened.

Relax, God's Got This...

I was out for a walk the other day listening to NEEDTOBREATHE; whenever I listen to them I tend to have ideas of adventure and freedom, though this is beside the point.  I got struck by the amazing world God has created around us. As I looked at the lake, with fountains shooting up, and the massive apartment buildings around the lake that wouldn't even compare to the beautiful skyscrapers in major cities, I realized God created these wonderful things through us. Then I noticed the mother duck herding her little yellow baby puffy balls. I looked up and was taken aback by the thousands of twinkling stars in the sky. 

“What is the purpose of life?”  The question just popped into my head. A quick Christian answer rolled off my tongue like a well-trained dog sits on request. “To glorify God!” And this answer is so true! We are created to glorify this greater being, this Creator of great galaxies and tiny puff ball ducklings, but it’s so easy for us to just say that. How many times am I guilty of slipping into this 9-5 mentality, am I right? We wake up to go to work, and spend the day praying for the weekend where we spend the money we made, just in time to go back to work on Monday! Then another question popped into my head; one I am sure you’ve had before, “Is there more to life then this?” I pondered this for a little while.  This is the conclusion I came up with. We aren’t created to go through life going through the motions! This world that God created is for our enjoyment and pleasure. Does this mean quit your job and go have fun? Definitely not, but when is the last time you took a quiet stroll at night just to enjoy the peaceful stars God created.  Or maybe go and do something just to put a smile on a complete strangers face?

I wondered how can we make peoples days just a little brighter, how can we show the joy we have found in Christ. Recently, I found out they had pianos in downtown Jacksonville; every so often before work I like to sit down, play and just watch peoples days get a little brighter. What’s your talent? How can you give just to brighten up someone’s day? Guys, look at all the amazing blessing God has given us! Breathe in, God gave you that. Close your eyes and enjoy the warmth of the sun.  Watch the birds fly.

I just wanted to type this short note just to share with you all the reminder God gave me. Even though life is hard, life is stressful, stop and enjoy the blessings of the world around you. Ask yourself, what can I do for a stranger; not to get anything, but because it was first given to me!

~David