Who Knows Better, You or God?

    Let’s face it, trusting in God is a lot easier to say than to do, but why? Why is it so difficult to trust our Creator? The one who’s love and mercy are endless? The one who sent his only son to us where we flogged him, spat in his face, cursed him, and nailed him to the cross like a criminal and watched him die? Well, the fact is, we don’t look at God like this. Rather we look at him as a fellow human. We think “well, I wouldn't forgive someone who kept ignoring me and lying to me, why would God?” But he will if we simply admit to our failure. He loves each of us unconditionally and wants us to turn to him.

    How can I say God loves each of us when life seems so unfair? Well, let’s change it up, what’s the difference between a lump of coal and a diamond? A diamond is formed 90 miles under the surface of the earth at about 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s one of the most coveted stones in the world. Look at coal, it's just vegetation and such that has been around for millions of years without any structure. God wants us all to become diamonds, the hardest rock able to withstand anything. But there needs to be pressure and heat to do this. So when struggles come into your life, trust that God is just helping you get to heaven. Scripture (1Corinthians 10:13) says that God doesn't give us anything we can’t handle providing we trust in him. David, a man after God’s own heart said, “Even when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no harm for you are at my side (Psalm 23:4).” Tough times are going to come, we can either embrace the suffering and become more perfect through it, or we can be like the coal and let whatever happens happen. But all that coal is good for is burning. Do you want to a lump of coal, or a diamond made even more beautiful through its imperfections?

I Want It That Way #Complicated

A Plan Larger Than Life
Everyday we do things we don’t want to do. Whether it’s school, work, driving in traffic, going to Mass, working out, etc. Sometimes these tasks become so overwhelming that we feel we’re drowning. But Jesus says in Matthew 28:20 “I’m with you always, until the end of the age.” I know what you’re thinking, “but Jesus is God, he doesn’t understand these human temptations and fears.” I promise you that Jesus understands being afraid, stressed, abandoned, and more. Don’t believe me? In Luke 22:39-46, the night before Jesus was to be crucified, he prayed, “Father, I don’t want to do this. Don’t make me do this. But if it needs to happen, I’ll do it.” You ever been so stressed or afraid that you begin to sweat? This happened to Jesus; but he was so stressed/afraid that he began to sweat blood. Even though Jesus wanted to, he did not back down; he remained true to his heart and true to his Father. And now, because of his selfless love, we have the opportunity to live forever with Christ. In Heaven we are reunited with God like a bride and groom on their wedding day. If you’re wondering how Jesus celebrates a wedding, read John 2:1-12. At the wedding feast of Cana, Jesus was the reason the celebration continued. Imagine what it’s going to be like in Heaven. There are hints throughout all of scripture that can help the shape of my heart and yours to form into an even more beautiful mold than we could ever imagine. Whether you are a guy, girl, rich, poor, a skater boy, a runaway, a bully, been bullied, feeling alone, facing addiction, killed somebody, afraid, or something else, God is calling us to quit playing games and to follow him, the one true God. The only question is, will you answer?