What hurts is when someone you know, becomes someone you knew.

Sometimes God puts people in our life. Sometimes God takes people out of life. Sometimes we know why. Sometimes we don't. But I'll always wonder, was it childish of me to believe that when we pinky-promised friends forever, that you actually meant it as well?

Chalking Your Hands

Just like a gymnast, I want to chalk my hands for a better grip. I want to have a tight grasp on the things and people in my life that I love. But that's unbiblical. If I chalk my hands, God will only smile- knowing that it's time for another lesson in life. He will then proceed to pour His water on my hands...slowly releasing my grasp on things I hold dear to me. Why? He wants to be number one in my life. When I hold on too tightly to earthly pleasures, I am not allowing the Lord to have total control over my life. My God is a jealous God and wants to be the priority in my life; Exodus 20:5 states this well. Since I have dedicated my life to the Lord, I therefore must refrain from chalking my hands and holding on too tightly. Such a hard, hard principle to follow though... But I know that if I hold out my hands, letting God have control- then how much more satisfying life will be, to know that God has it all under His control and I am right where He wants me...( Jeremiah 29:11 ) and such a vulnerable, but altogether wonderful, place to be. For Christ's power is made perfect in our weakness. ( 2 Corithians 12:9 )

I'd Rather.

I'd rather be performing at the theatre.

I'd rather be frolicking in fields of wildflowers.

I'd rather be riding a horse through rolling hills.

I'd rather be leaping in the ocean's waves.

I'd rather be holding my sweetheart's hand.

I'd rather be giggling with my best friend.

I'd rather be skipping down an unknown path.

I'd rather be living an adventure.

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