Imagine

Imagine a world without God. As I stepped out of my apartment today I was immediately greeted by a warm smile from a friendly neighbor, the sun was glistening and the birds were singing and for a moment I stopped and thanked God for what he has given to us. Though today was a hectic and chaotic day (as most Monday's are) I still found the time to appreciate this beautiful day. Sometimes I find it hard to do. I get so caught up in my own life and wants and forget to take the time to stop and love the world around me, and a lot of times I forget what's important. A lot of times I focus on my grades, getting a job, and how much money I'm going to make in the future, I get so caught up in all the expectations people put on me that I forget that none of it matters in the long run. I don't know of any examples where money makes anyone happy. Sure it makes like easier and at times the luxuries that you can receive from money are quite pleasant. Though happiness is not derived from it, it's more like a band-aid, as I am getting older and becoming less ignorant about how life works and the value of a dollar I know that making a good living is important and there is nothing that is going to stop me from trying to reach my full potential. God knows what will make me happiest, though this may include money or not, and only HE can make me fully fulfilled. I am very imperfect and I have made plenty of bad choices in my life that were selfish and not what God wanted me to do and deep down I knew it wasn't right, but I needed the immediate pleasure and happiness I got from those choices. They say patience is a virtue, and I believe that it is the hardest one for me to get. Now after about four years of poor decisions I have finally figured out that if I just wait, God will give it to me. Can you imagine your life without God? I have no idea what I would do if I hadn't come to the realization that I am not in control of my life. Either God is or Satan is and you have the choice. Yes, I am guilty of so many things that I am ashamed of and wish I could take back, but now that I have given my life BACK to God my life is falling perfectly into place.

Psalm 37:7-9
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.