I've spent most of my life wandering through the desert, this empty wasteland that lives inside me. My eyes distracted by every fleshly mirage that pulls their attention, my mind like a wavering wind that can't decide if it's hot or cold, my heart starving for what's beyond the nothing that lays in front of me.I'd be lying if I said I know where I'm headed, I don't. I just get up and walk, one foot in front of the other, suspicious with every step that I've circled this path a thousand times before. Sometimes I believe there's an oasis...
When you search the deepest part of yourself unable to find strength, unable to find hope, or even the will to take another step forward. When you hit rock bottom and purpose eludes you, hold onto this truth... A man's strength was designed to grow tired, his hope fashioned to fail, his will destined to be broken. All to remind him that the source of his strength was never meant to be found in himself. For a man who finds his strength in the Lord is a man who will face his greatest of trials and never be crushed by...
Be Light. As the world grows darker, more will fight to find their way through that darkness, but the light of just one is enough to illuminate the path of many. For even a single light can pierce through the deepest of darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. Be Salt. As more fight to find their way through the darkness that is coming, the more will be in need of healing, encouragement and the inspiration to stay aflame. For just as salt heals and preserves, it also adds flavor. So let your very existence be one that heals, encourages...
It's the middle of the night. As most the world around me sleeps I can't help but sit up seeking a bit of solace. Some calm amidst the coming chaos. I lay here looking up at the stars, praying, just me and God, and something was laid on my heart that I feel like I should share with you. "Be faithful and I will bless you. Be holy and I will pour out My blessings upon you. Uncertain times lay ahead, but trust in Me and I will see you through, in the same way I did the children of...