People That Come Into Your Life

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, co-worker, longest friend, lover, or even a complete stranger) but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way, knowing He is behind everything.

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. 
They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. 
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. 
They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints in our hearts, 
and we are never, ever the same.

And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.  Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things happen for the good of those who Love God and are called according to His purpose.” Everything happens for a reason, nothing happens by chance or by means of luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless. The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience help to create who you become.

Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.

If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

Make every day count!! Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen, the way Christ listened. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to, you are considered God’s child, Holy and blameless. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, because Christ believes in you from the beginning of the day to the end, no matter what you do, for if you don't believe in yourself; it will be hard for others to believe in you.

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understand, acknowledge Him in all that you do and He will direct your paths.”

Update time!

Sooo I know it has been a while since I last posted on here, my life has been hectic, but i'm back and here to update you all on life.  The summer has been rolling with Summer Venture.  I spoke two Mondays ago and continued our theme from Getaway, First Things First, and I focused my talk on putting Jesus first and the world last, and what it looks like when we put the world first and all that comes with it.  I really felt the Spirit speak through me, and felt super blessed by even being allowed to speak in front of them!  I am sure you are wondering what my weeks look like, we have Big Mondays where all the students meet up and then we have Tuesdays, where its guys and girls bible studies.  I help lead the guys, and we usually play intense games of dodgeball for an hour or so then get in the word and hear about what's going on in the kids lives, and then meeting up with the guys one on one throughout the week to disciple/mentor them.  Another update, me and a couple of the guy leaders have been taking the kids surfing every Saturday and teaching them and just having a good time.  We have done it the last two Saturdays and it has been a hit, we have had about 8-10 guys show up, it's been really fun.  I never thought at the age of 22 I would be fighting the forces of nature by combatting the largest sand castle the beaches of Del Mar has ever seen!

If you are familiar with the rap artist Lecrae, I was listening to one of his songs titled, "Just Like You" and was really into the lyrics and toward the end of the song, Lecrae says this, which really hit my heart hard and instead of something funny the Lord always shows me, He revealed something of His serious side.

But God sees through my foolish pride, an how I'm weak like Adam, another victim of lucifer's lies. Then in steps Jesus. All men were created to lead, but we needed somebody to lead us. More than a teacher, but somebody to buy us back from the darkness, you can say He redeemed us. Taught us that real leaders follow God, finish the work cause we on our job. Taught us not to rob, but give life. Love a wife like He loved the Church, without seein' how many hearts we can break first. I wanna be like you in every way. So if I gotta die every day, unworthy sacrifice, but the least I can do is give the most to me. Cause bein' just ike you is what I'm supposed to be. They say you came for the lame, I'm the lamest. I made a mess, but you say you'll erase it. I'll take it. They say you came for the lame, I'm the lamest. I broke my life, but you say you'll replace it. I'll take it. 


God Bless everyone!  Thanks again for all your prayers and the support!
-Scott