A few months ago, I read a book called "The Purpose Driven Life" written by Rick Warren. This book is truly a great tool for anyone who is confused about life. Anyone who needs or wants help finding some meaning in life, I recommend this book to you. This book can give a boost to anyone who is interested in elevating their life to higher levels. This is an awesome book!
Of course, the Bible, the Word of God is the ultimate tool we all need, to show us how to be saved and live a life filled with purpose; however Mr. Warren has drawn out some principles from the Bible and brought them to life. Some of which are so clear and practical, that even a young man (me), who had a bad start in life, now has confidence, heading towards a great beginning.
When God spoke the world into existence, he gave everything and everyone a unique trait that only a "noun" can process. For instance, the sun gives light and cannot produce darkness; some animals hop, some run, some hunt, some swim; the state of Texas is slower then the state of New York (I had to add that in).I am joking, Texas is cool. As for human beings, we all have been "uniquely designed, or "shaped," to do certain things (Warren, 234)."
Application "Brice point": (While I'm passing through here, I must say...) This is the reason why we all should learn to get along with each other. None of us will ever be exactly like each other. WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT! Get used to it and learn to accept each other's differences. Thanks
Back to the topic: There is a reason why you were made the way you are made. God has "shaped" you to serve him, and with that, you serve him in your unique way. Rick Warren makes statements in his book such as: "God deliberately shaped and formed you to serve him in a way that makes your ministry unique"; "God doesn't make junk"(quoted from Ethel Waters); "God never wastes anything (Warren, 235)."
Notice, you might have had a bad beginning, but thank God that you can have a great ending. Often in life, we allow our life to be ordered by self-fulfilled prophesy. We allow "doubts" (sometimes of others) and our "past" to hinder us from moving forward. The World may never forgive you of your past; for example, when you apply for a job, most applications may ask you "have you been charged with a felony?" Records of your past will always show up, which often times hinder you from being employed. However, we have a creator who created the world and is willing and able to forgive you (man, I feel like preaching!).
You may feel as if you wasted time in life and "it's too late to change", but I'm here to empower, encourage and edify. If you are still alive, then that means God has given you another chance to live your life with greatness. When people try to place your past in front of you and say "you can't, you can't", knock it out of YOUR way and tell them "brother/sister, I'm Shaped." I'm going to quit this insert right here and work on Part II. I decided to write about this because we all need this (specially my peers). Hit me up with your comments or questions underneath the blog.
"We are God's Workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works." ~ Ephesians 2:10
Peace, Brice
5 comments:
BRAVO!!!!! This is good! You are so right- it is hard to accept people's differences because its hard enough putting up with yourself. Well maybe thats just me. But this is one I am going to have to read a whole bunch ( Im not saying the others weren't great because they were- but this one is speaking right to my heart and life at this point. When I deal with other people I have to remeber that Im Shaped- because I am. Thank God for his unchanging love, grace, mercy, and nature!!!
Bro. Brice, this is a good post. Yes, we are all different in many ways. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. God made us this way, so that we can help each other. Some are blessed with having lots of patience while others are blessed with beautiful voices, all for the purpose of bringing others to Christ. It is with these gifts God has given us that we find how we can fullfill the purpose he has given us.
We have all made mistakes, for no man is perfect. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God(Romans 3:23)" People will always try to hold your past against you no matter what. Even your own family! But thank God for his forgiveness.(Matthew 18:21-22) Because of this, we are able to move on. When we "worry" about what others are saying about us, it hinders us from moving on and doing God's will.
Good Post!
Sis. Briana, your are absolutely right. Your comments is very encouraging and I believe that anybody else who read it will be encouraged
None of us will ever be exactly like each other. WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT! Get used to it and learn to accept each other's differences.
"God deliberately shaped and formed you to serve him in a way that makes your ministry unique"; "God doesn't make junk"(quoted from Ethel Waters); "God never wastes anything (Warren, 235)."
The World may never forgive you of your past; for example, when you apply for a job, most applications may ask you "have you been charged with a felony?" Records of your past will always show up, which often times hinder you from being employed. However, we have a creator who created the world and is willing and able to forgive you.
True statements, its a good blog. I like what you talked about because its what people deal with in their daily life.
Whats up sheldon. Thanks for your encouragment bro.
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