Recently I have learned the importance of doing something for others even if it doesn't really benefit myself. A few days ago I was asked to join the softball team at my school. We barely had enough girls to start a team and as the season went on, more and more girls got injured causing the team and coaches to scramble to find replacements. To be honest, joining the softball team was the last thing I wanted to do, considering I have never even played before. It is not that I feel that my team will patronize me, but rather the fact that I do not have any idea how to play! As I thought about it though, the idea started to sound more and more intriguing. I realized even if I were horrible, and we lost, it would be better than having to forfeit. So, I said I would do it. I was given every part of the uniform and did not have to pay for any of it. So, I have come to the realization that blessing other people will benefit you more than you think. I am going to bless my team and my coaches by helping them out even though playing softball is not my first choice. I know that I am going to have a lot of fun, even if I am not that good. I find myself excited to go to practice on Monday and to have the opportunity to learn something new. Whether I am good at softball or terrible at it, I am going to learn a lot, have fun and bless the people around me!
{Chelsea}
Friday, April 26, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Good Life
What is the good life? The definition of the good life is different for everyone. The answer depends on your personality, desires, dreams, and beliefs. My definition of the good life is the simple moments, the ones where you feel overjoyed inside, the ones with laughter and memories. The good life is living your life for Jesus and being around the people you love. Some people say the good life is described as "a new car, a cold beer, or a big house." When I asked this question on Yahoo Answers, someone said, "Be happy and content with who you are. Set a goal and work toward it." I believe this statement is partly true, but life is so much more than that.
Yes, being content with what you have is a very important aspect to someone's happiness, but you can only find happiness and contentment in Christ. Setting goals in life is crucial, but what is your reasoning behind it? Do you wish to succeed so you can be wealthy? Do you wish to succeed so you can have a good social status and consider yourself a sophisticate? Or do you wish to succeed so you can do exactly what God put you on this earth to do? So many people are motivated to be successful because they envy their neighbor, but this "is meaningless-like chasing the wind." It is impossible to possess the good life from being wealthy or having all the things you could dream of. You won't have a good life by simply striving for success just to gain whatever you think will make you happy. You will have a good life when you smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realize how blessed you are for what you have. Enjoy the little things in life, and give thanks for it all.
"Attempt great things for God, and expect great things from God."
{Chelsea}
Yes, being content with what you have is a very important aspect to someone's happiness, but you can only find happiness and contentment in Christ. Setting goals in life is crucial, but what is your reasoning behind it? Do you wish to succeed so you can be wealthy? Do you wish to succeed so you can have a good social status and consider yourself a sophisticate? Or do you wish to succeed so you can do exactly what God put you on this earth to do? So many people are motivated to be successful because they envy their neighbor, but this "is meaningless-like chasing the wind." It is impossible to possess the good life from being wealthy or having all the things you could dream of. You won't have a good life by simply striving for success just to gain whatever you think will make you happy. You will have a good life when you smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realize how blessed you are for what you have. Enjoy the little things in life, and give thanks for it all.
"Attempt great things for God, and expect great things from God."
{Chelsea}
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The Blind.
A few weeks ago I was presented with the question "what is the good life" which was going to be my topic this week. I had to do some research for myself since the google answers that came up did not satisfy me. I went on yahoo answers and asked 3 questions. Within a matter of minutes people had "answered" my questions. The results did not really surprise me, but they did make me sad. I realized two things: 1. Millions of people spend their time answering questions for other people on yahoo answers, which is a very unique way to spend your time. 2. Millions of people are simply missing everything in life, purpose, true happiness. All things that lead to Jesus.
For me, I have grown up in a Christian home, gone to Christian school and to church my whole life. For the most part, I have been surrounded by Christians and/or good influences. I knew going into this I would get numerous answers that went against my faith, but I did not expect to have my eyes opened to something I rarely think about. When I asked the question, "what is the purpose of this life." someone said "Loving, laughing, learning, earning, realizing." Multiple people said, "Happiness and love." I wondered what these people thought happiness was so I asked "What is true happiness?" I got "Not wanting or needing anything." "true happiness is when you dont care what anybody else thinks of you." And "doing well that which one was meant to do." Only one person had a correct answer and that was "God." All of these people who "answered" my question have it all wrong except for the one person.
The sad thing is that people all around the world are missing not only Jesus, but the purpose of this life. They are missing true happiness, which can only be found in Christ. These people do not realize it because some of them do not know better, but others dissemble because their pride gets in the way of understanding. It reminds me of the Jewish people, Jesus came and went and most of them completely missed it. They are still waiting for his first coming when in reality they should be waiting for his second. It makes me so sad to see people living their lives completely wrong without even knowing it.
{Chelsea}
For me, I have grown up in a Christian home, gone to Christian school and to church my whole life. For the most part, I have been surrounded by Christians and/or good influences. I knew going into this I would get numerous answers that went against my faith, but I did not expect to have my eyes opened to something I rarely think about. When I asked the question, "what is the purpose of this life." someone said "Loving, laughing, learning, earning, realizing." Multiple people said, "Happiness and love." I wondered what these people thought happiness was so I asked "What is true happiness?" I got "Not wanting or needing anything." "true happiness is when you dont care what anybody else thinks of you." And "doing well that which one was meant to do." Only one person had a correct answer and that was "God." All of these people who "answered" my question have it all wrong except for the one person.
The sad thing is that people all around the world are missing not only Jesus, but the purpose of this life. They are missing true happiness, which can only be found in Christ. These people do not realize it because some of them do not know better, but others dissemble because their pride gets in the way of understanding. It reminds me of the Jewish people, Jesus came and went and most of them completely missed it. They are still waiting for his first coming when in reality they should be waiting for his second. It makes me so sad to see people living their lives completely wrong without even knowing it.
{Chelsea}
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