From my 17 year old son today (my youngest kiddo). This inspired me. I hope it inspires you as well. From Corey: Thoughts: My life has been a roller-coaster; especially in the past few years. And you know what? So many blessings have evolved from that. Im growing..Mentally, physically, and spiritually. Ive learned that no matter what kind of crud you grow up around, the only thing thats going to make you give yourself, your (future) wife, kids, and God the time they deserve is action. Make your actions sp...eak louder than your words. You can have the greatest intentions in the world but until you get in touch with reality and break a little sweat for what you need, youre entitled to absolutely nothing. Ive come to the conclusion that people come from some screwed up backgrounds, way worse than mine for sure, but its no excuse to stagger your character. The truth is, you may not always show respect to others and get a kiss on the cheek for it. Often respect is ignored, (partially because it is expected- I know, strange huh?) but you grow as a person by reaching out to others. Heres another thought: For those of you who are on the fence about having a relationship with Christ, know this.. I hate religion, and I will preach that until the day I day; and then Ill preach it some more in heaven. Religion will always put a burden, a set of strangulating rules, & false motives for faith on a person. Your relationship is between you and Christ. You do not need anybody on this earth to tell you just how right, or just how wrong youre doing it. That being said, there are some obvious rights and wrongs and thats why you should have people to help keep you in check. Keep in mind, these are imperfect people too. Thats why we have a congregation to worship with. Find a fit! If you dont like a church, dont put a bad name on Christians... Try a new one! Or, simply worship alone! Like I said its not about other people. My faith, by grace, is what keeps my life going. It drives me. Thats the last thing Ill expound on; DRIVE. Find something youre good at. Listen to Gods call on your life and discover your destiny. Fight for it. Its going to suck at times trying to keep yourself on track but you have got to fight. Im 17 years old as of today. Im not saying I have it all in check because I dont. But as a 17 year old, I have contracted my CAREER. Not my next shift for some gas money, but my career. Thats as simple as me saying I WILL have something lined up so I can support whoever I need to, even if its just myself. It gives me an opportunity to serve. Its me saying I may not have an athletic scholarship, or Daddys money to pay for college, because I have neither of those things, but Im going to make something of myself from the get-go. My Autistic brother works everyday for a paycheck of his own. Something that personally helps me is thinking of my future wife and kids. I absolutely will not ever let the way I was raised become a reflection in their lives. My mother knows thats not personal. Weve talked about this too many times. But if it means working at a lemonade stand and buying roses for my wife everyday, they will be supported in every aspect, especially in love and spirituality. I dont know if this is considered a rant, but I was just sitting in bed for the past hour and a half thinking about all thats happened over the course of my growing-up life. I want to seriously thank everyone who has just stuck by my side and helped better me as a person. I know I have friends and even family I dont deserve. Im looking forward to stepping into this next chapter of my life not just by myself, but with all of you. Thanks and love - Corey
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 18:12:48 +0000
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