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Eureka!

Lord Jesus, I believe in you and I receive you. I can say it loud, and I can say it proud. My heart is filled with joy that after a while of "straddling the line on the sand" I can truly say this. Had I realized this before, I would have been a lot more happy in my life, more fulfilled, and enjoying it more. I was asked the question: Where in my daily routine can I become more aware of God's glory?

I failed to see it for the longest time -- and then it hit me. I had been blessed by God with the aptitute to program the computer at a very young age; I had been blessed by God to be able to speak in front of many people at a very young age; and I had been blessed by God to be able praise him and spread the joy through music. I owe it all to Him, and I am happy that I have realized these things.

Everything for the past few weeks has been a very nice experience -- stepping closer to Him has made my life a tad fuller, more enjoyable, and making more sense than ever. For the first time in many years, I actually feel my heart fill with joy and happiness -- much like how we feel when our parents embrace us, pat us on the soulder for a job well done, and recognize our achievements.

While life hasn't stopped -- I still have deadlines to beat, and things to do, I feel a little less pressure and am able to work on these better. I actually work a lot happier, since I realize that what I do, I can because He allowed me to do so. It might be foreign to others who read this blog, but I encourage everyone to give Him another chance -- and see how He might change your life.

I can now say my life has been changed -- for the better. But I feel that there are more changes to come. I feel that more good things are to come -- and that along the way, there might be bad things to come. But whatever happens, I believe in Him, and I have received Him.

Remain in God's love. -- Thanks braidwhip, this made my day! :D

CHill...

Comments

  1. UnknownMonday, August 15, 2005 2:40:00 PM

    Glad to read this, Dean :)

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  2. BraidwhipMonday, August 15, 2005 6:44:00 PM

    Happy for you dude. Remember, He doesn't promise a storm-free life; He promises a storm-proof life! :D

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  3. AnonymousMonday, August 15, 2005 8:20:00 PM

    I have faith in myself.

    I can do things.

    And, it feels good, when I do.

    Power from The Human Edge.

    Power from the human mind.

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  4. Dean BerrisMonday, August 15, 2005 11:52:00 PM

    Anonymous: Of course, I thought like that then. Until you accomplish, and accomplish, and accomplish... Acquire, acquire, and acquire... Until you feel like "Now what? What's next? Ok, I'm great... But there's something missing..."

    Of course you'll tell me "Nothing's missing in my life, I have what I need in me." You can say all you want and hide in anonymity -- unfortunately I chose to stand by what I believe in. I know what it's like to think like that, and fortunately now I know better. :D

    Thank you for your input, and I hope you have a happy and fulfilled life. And maybe someday, you find your way back home to Him.

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  5. AnonymousFriday, August 19, 2005 11:50:00 AM

    > "Now what? What's next? Ok, I'm great... But there's something missing..."

    There's always something missing. But there's a lot of stuff to be done! Just take a look at our country's current situation.. Now, that's a challenge that's worth taking.. (Or is it really?)

    > "And maybe someday, you find your way back home to Him."

    Strangely, I grew up guided by "Him"..

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