Posts tagged love
Ambition Is A Dirty Word
Feb 3rd
You may need to read this a few times, I did.
“Gratitude looks to the past and love to the present; fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead.” -C.S. Lewis
This is a deep quote. Put on your boots, cause you might need them to wade through my “deep” thoughts as I hash it out.
What stands out the most, to me, is the word ambition. There are lots and lots of people talking about ambition. There are tons and tons of opinions on setting goals. For the past year I have been driven by a personal goal. And then it was like Emeril stepped in and said, “Bam!” As I thought, ambition! Really? What’s wrong with ambition? I thought about ambition. And I thought some more. It’s kind-a-like the saying, “There is no I in team” except in this case, there is an I or two.
Ambition - noun: an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment
Ambition – verb: to seek after earnestly; aspire to
I have read this quote over and over and it makes so much sense. It kicked me in the junk because I have definitely not be ingrained to live by this statement. We can easily knock out the other things that look ahead. Fear – looks ahead because we worry about OURSELVES. Avarice – Looks ahead because WE believe WE need wealth; regardless if we will do good or bad with it. Lust – looks ahead because WE want anything that will please. But ambition!?!
I would have never thought that being ambitious was a negative attribute. If only I hadn’t looked up it’s definition. Ambition is completely self serving.
Of course, ambition doesn’t have to be a negative adjective that describes myself. The only way this is possible is if my ambition puts others first. If my ambition puts God first. This quote only highlights the one thing that makes any sense to me about Christianity. And that is love. Think about this. It doesn’t matter if you have loved in the past. Or if you will love in the future. What matters is if you are loving right now.
Pharisee minded people are ambitious. But their ambition is self indulged. I have to kill this mindset.
My ambition must be to love God and love people. Nothing more and nothing less.
Use Somebody
Mar 11th
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When the time changes, I am reminded of what is was like without my wife. About 8 or 9 years ago (I am going to be in trouble for not knowing) I began to pursue this girl. Fortunatley, I talked her into spending the rest of her life with me. This song reminds me of those days. The days when all I could do was dream and hope she would pay attention to me. Ask her, I put on the charm. I was smooth. Sorry I was such a big let down Stephanie. I had to use my best stuff back then. We still argue about where our first kiss took place. It was a good kiss. Thanks for letting me use you. I know that sounds dirty but you know what I mean!
Pretty Cute for Two Ugly People
Feb 19th
If I told you these two people were married, you probably would come up with reasons why they should not be. Whether it be because they are black and white. Because she is taller than him. Because their kids would look funny. Because people will always stare at them. I guarantee you laughed, smiled, or at least raised an eyebrow.
Everyone who is married or has ever been married believes they have the best advice for those who are about to take the plunge. I have only been married for about 6 years. I don’t have any advice to offer but simply to “hang on.” Marriage can be tough. The first year was the hardest for us. We dated for 2 years before we said “I do.” The pre-marriage was incredible. Literally, the first time I saw her I knew she was the one! I didn’t even talk to her until 4 months after that moment. I was scared. She was hotter, smarter, funnier, and more ambitious than any other girl I had dated.
Then we put on those rings and instantly things changed. That’s the part I didn’t realize was going to happen. Nobody told us that things would change. We changed into one person with two very different bodies, minds, and agendas. Now, we have become acquainted to one another. Life is Good. I would probably jump out of a plane without a chute if she left me. I really don’t think I could make it without her. I don’t care if you think I should “man up.” She IS my other half. And until we both realized that we were one, our marriage wasn’t as strong as it should be. Marriage is a mystery…?
Two young kids are asking me to hitch them. I was their youth pastor. And frankly, at first I was flattered but then I thought “are you sure?” Not sure about me marrying them but sure about getting married itself. I have been thinking about what I would advise them. I ran across this and was blown away.
I found this insanely great piece of advice here.
I wish somebody would have told us this!
Love…
Apr 2nd
I love to laugh…especially when your supposed to be being quiet. I love to eat. I love to make my duaghter smile. I love to bend the rules. I love practical jokes. I love the Cowboys. Oddly enough I love when my wife gets upset and the dumb thigs I do. I love how so much passion comes out of her little body when she is mad. I love to throw in random words in conversation. (at the convenience store…How’s life treating bananna you behind the counter?) I love worship. I love big tires. I love being loved. I love feeling important, although rarely. I love momma jokes. I love loud music. I love to hate the Yankees. I hope I will always show my love to my wife, daughter, and my creator.
