Live Like No Tomorrow

My eyes felt like lead last night, closing as soon as my head touched the pillow. They didn't open until 9:00 this morning, resulting in a 11 hour sleep that hasn't occurred in a year...or so it feels like. I awoke with a fire burning in my heart, a spring in my step and found I was restless laying in bed listening to Jack Johnson. Getting up I couldn't help but smile for what I had planned for the day. Out of the five things on my list of things to accomplish today I was only excited for one...that being memorize John 1.
As you all may be aware I was on a retreat this weekend with the church I attend. It was a wonderful time to get away from the city and enjoy some time relaxing with friends and getting to know people better. And as is usual for me after a great weekend retreat I came back passionate about my relationship with Christ and excited. This week is lent, an annual season for Christians. Not all recognize this season and that's perfectly fine in my opinion, but a few years ago I decided to start recognizing it to challenge myself. In the past I've given up things like food items, but this year I'm going to give up something a little different. I have the material aspect still, giving up Facebook and online TV for the 40 days, but I am also going to make a goal. That goal is to not use the word "hate" in the sense "I hate this" or "You could hate that". Now remember I said this is a goal...not a must. I know we all have horrible and negative days, something some people have more often than others. But I've come to realize how negative everyone around me is and the last thing they need is another negative influence in their life. So I'm going to be that one light as I'm supposed to be and try not to burn out.
I've realized a lot this past weekend along with going to different group sessions at our counselling service at the university. Negativity gets us no where and it effects those around us dramatically as well as ourselves. It's unhealthy and in a day and age that's obsessed with health it's one thing people seem to forget. It's not just their fault though, it's in their sinful nature as we aren't made perfect.
I'm happy to say I have the Lord to lean on through these 40 days and hope to make a good habit of being more positive. I feel without the distractions of social media and media I will have more time to focus on God and my goal to memorize the gospel of John. Don't panic either, if I'll keep you all updated through this blog in those 40 days which automatically is posted to Facebook. You know how to contact me otherwise.
God Bless.

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." 

(Psalm 73:26)