Sitting too long=Bad for my back

Sorry for not keeping things up to date lately....I've just not had the stamina to stay seated in front of a computer long enough to write a message on this little blog. However, two things of pressing importance have come to me. 1. A renewed commitment to Christ and 2. Beating the last stage of the Game Cube's version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Now, you might be thinking the latter is not all that important, but let me show you how these two items relate.

I have been in what you could call a spiritual rut or valley. I hate using these words because they do not quite capture what it's like to be living life feeling disconnected from the Truth....the one True being in your life. I keep on doubting the message I'm "hearing" from God about my future. Am I hearing this, or is there something else that is speaking to me about what I should do now after surgery? A couple things are true....I'm much better two weeks after surgery, but I need to make sure I stay healthy. And secondly, I need to find a job ASAP....which allows me to stay healthy (so, a desk job is a little rough). Now, being in a valley doesn't really allow for a whole lot of trust when it comes to listening to the Lord in prayer or in His Word. I confess, I've lost trust in myself; which is one of the worst things one can allow to happen with one's self. BUT, one thing I have learned while playing through the TMNT game is that teamwork is essential. That is, I must count on those around me to help me see past what's in front of me. Most times, I know that my perspective is a pretty selfish one at best, and I need others to help remind me of other issues going on around me and even broader around the world. For example, I always feel so behind on knowing what's happening with Israel and Lebanon. I can, however, pray for resolution, removal of racism, and for Christ to be the RULER of HEARTS in that land.

Now, can Christ be the Ruler of my heart? Let it be true! This Sunday I was praying in mass, and I asked the Lord to forgive me for my lazy behavior with respect to meeting with Him...and for the first time in a long time, I wanted to glorify my Lord....to serve Him with all my heart....and to love boldly for Him--telling others how He's my King, my Lord, and even my friend in hopes of living eternity with Him. If I'm not telling all those around me about Jesus Christ being Lord, I will never glorify His name. Now, this doesn't always have to come in the form of spoken words, but it can also be communicated through actions of love, this silly little blog, and especially in prayer. I felt so wonderful having realized this again....

Anyhow, this leads me to the second thought in my head...Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have always been a fav-since childhood. Now, I'm finally in the last stage of beating this crazy little game on Game Cube. If anyone has any secrets on how to complete the final level, please LET ME KNOW! I can get to the fifth level within the last stage (there are seven), so I'm getting close.

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Thanks for letting me share!