Ever talk to people who think life should be easy? Ever talk to someone who thinks the man is trying to keep them down? I know I have, and I think it's one of the more interesting parts of the human condition because it delves so deeply into what we deserve. I find myself doing this from time to time, especially with God; but that's something for a whole other time.
Erwin McManus, a preacher and writer in L.A. who works in the inner city made some interesting observations in one of his messages. He commented that one pervasive idea amongst the people he worked with was that rich people, famous people, and successful people had never been forced to endure hardship. That very few recognized that to be successful (in whatever way it is defined), discipline, focus, toughness, and timing must all be involved.
My $0.02 is that often people know the things they need to do to make their life better, but fear of the unknown and resistance to change handicaps this potential. We must be willing to suffer through painful change in order to become the people we are meant and were created to be.
6 comments:
Well said. Are you still off the caffeine?
yup. And I'm feeling good. How's the running going?
i liked this. also i got to see Erwin McManus and a bunch of other famous speakers at this leadership forum at my school that we had over spring break. it was really good.
why do u hav 2 bears pictured here?
Because sometimes life, peace, and joy have to be fought for. I'm not necessarily saying another person or species must be fought. Often, the struggle is internal. What do you think?
Haha, um, I took March off, but I am starting back up in April seriously. I have had to back off of running a lot, so for now I am sticking to 3-4 miles.
Blog tutorial? Did I mess up with my blog? Are you, oh great one, going to enlighten me? :)
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