2010 is coming to a close. There is one week left. Was it good? Was it bad? How do you compare it to other years in the past? Overall, 2010 was not the greatest year, and I hope 2011 brings more joy, excitement, and better days than what 2010 brought. The entire world was filled with bad economic times, war, natural disasters, and other extreme difficulties. Let us say goodbye to the year 2010, and let us welcome a new year filled with renewed hope, joy, and love.
Do not get me wrong. There were many good moments in 2010, but this world needs a change. Making a change does not always have to be as big as the world itself. It can be as small as helping at a soup kitchen or volunteering at a local school. We will always have to face challenges, but let us face those challenges together. The important thing is not to give up no matter how big the obstacle.
Personally, I want to make a difference in my community, in my state, in my country, and for this world. I want to leave a positive impact for the future. I want to make a difference. I want to see a change. I do not know exactly how I will make a difference in this world yet. That is, I do not exactly know what my niche is, but finding my niche or my role takes time. It takes lots of trust in God. God is the captain of my destiny. God decides the people I meet, the places I go, and the opportunities he has in store for me some day.
The first step in making a difference in this world is to pray. Prayer is the beginning of a wonderful relationship with Jesus Christ. It is the beginning to a significant, meaningful life for you and for others you encounter. The biggest difference maker is prayer. Pray for family and friends. Pray for the less fortunate and brokenhearted. Ask God, and you will receive. In Jeremiah 33:3, the Lord told Jeremiah, "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." We do not know the future. We do not know what is going to happen next year in 2011.
There is only one thing we can be certain of going into next year. We can be certain that we will always have Jesus Christ to the very end. He will never let go. He will always be there to listen to our prayers. God is only a conversation away. He wants to talk to you and meet with you. He wants you to draw closer to him. If you are like me, and do not know where to start. Start with prayer. Prayer is an opportunity to get to know Jesus. It is an opportunity to grow in your faith. However, it is also an opportunity to make a difference in others' lives.
Prayer is the power to make a change. Prayer is the ultimate medicine. Prayer is the cure to any difficulty in this world. It is the key to a better future. When I close my eyes and pray, I can see the vision that Jesus Christ has for me. I can see the purpose of my life. I can see the direction of where Jesus wants me to walk. I can see where He is leading me to make a change. The power to make a change starts with closing your eyes and praying because better days are ahead.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Rejection: Adversity is Opportunity
How many of you have ever been rejected before? Why were you rejected? Were you judged unfairly by someone or a group of people? Rejection hurts no matter if you get stood up on a date or if you get rejected by a certain company. Rejection in this life is inevitable. I know rejection is unavoidable now and in the future because I have experienced rejection over and over again for the past year now. So, I know what it feels like to go through the ups and the DOWNS of rejection. I have been applying for many, many jobs since about March. I have wasted numerous hours trying to apply for jobs in 2010 when instead I could have been working my butt off and getting paid. There is no greater joy than having no job and trying to pay tuition in this rough economy (I am being sarcastic).
No one should have to go through rejection like I am going through, but we cannot argue with reality. Arguing with reality (should/shouldn't) only causes more problems for individuals and society as a whole. Getting rejected time and time again has taught me about the greater things in this life. Rejection has caused me to be a more competitive person in everything I do. It has given me a drive and a push to be the best that I can possibly be. Because of rejection, I constantly strive for improvement in every aspect of my life, and I never stop reaching for the stars.
It is so easy to fall into a hole and give up when rejected. However, there is a powerful way to get back up, to continue moving forward, and to become the best person you can possibly be. The worst thing you can do when faced with rejection is to completely give up. I know from first hand experience that unemployment sucks, but it does not stop me from having a positive attitude, a positive outlook, and a strong faith in God.
God is the secret to all life's problems. Do not let a day go by without giving those problems over to God so that He can handle them for you. God wants us to come to him with our problems because he is in complete control of our lives. He lives through us. He protects us from rejection, and he gives us strength to turn the adversity into a beautiful opportunity. Just like 1 Peter 5:7 says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Whenever I am going through a rough time, I remember one saying: "Adversity is Opportunity." What does this mean? It means that difficulties such as rejection are, without a doubt, going to happen. However, these difficulties are a part of God's magnificent plan. It's his plan. It is God's opportunity to lift you up, to take care of you, and to get you on the right path.
It is YOUR opportunity to make a difference. It is a good idea to remember what 1 Peter 5:6 says: "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." Do not get discouraged. Let God be the pilot of your life, and then you will see better days ahead.
No one should have to go through rejection like I am going through, but we cannot argue with reality. Arguing with reality (should/shouldn't) only causes more problems for individuals and society as a whole. Getting rejected time and time again has taught me about the greater things in this life. Rejection has caused me to be a more competitive person in everything I do. It has given me a drive and a push to be the best that I can possibly be. Because of rejection, I constantly strive for improvement in every aspect of my life, and I never stop reaching for the stars.
It is so easy to fall into a hole and give up when rejected. However, there is a powerful way to get back up, to continue moving forward, and to become the best person you can possibly be. The worst thing you can do when faced with rejection is to completely give up. I know from first hand experience that unemployment sucks, but it does not stop me from having a positive attitude, a positive outlook, and a strong faith in God.
God is the secret to all life's problems. Do not let a day go by without giving those problems over to God so that He can handle them for you. God wants us to come to him with our problems because he is in complete control of our lives. He lives through us. He protects us from rejection, and he gives us strength to turn the adversity into a beautiful opportunity. Just like 1 Peter 5:7 says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Whenever I am going through a rough time, I remember one saying: "Adversity is Opportunity." What does this mean? It means that difficulties such as rejection are, without a doubt, going to happen. However, these difficulties are a part of God's magnificent plan. It's his plan. It is God's opportunity to lift you up, to take care of you, and to get you on the right path.
It is YOUR opportunity to make a difference. It is a good idea to remember what 1 Peter 5:6 says: "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." Do not get discouraged. Let God be the pilot of your life, and then you will see better days ahead.
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