My New Year Eve's Eve's Stroll

It's the day before New Years Eve (thus making it New Year Eve's Eve). My week had consisted of long car rides, unsuspecting "good-byes", doctor appointments, unhealthy eating, college applications, a frustrating basketball tournament, & sleepless nights where all these things mixed together in the perfect insomnia smoothie. With this blog's due date looming over my head, I layered on my thick, baggy clothes and drove off to my childhood playground- Lowman Park. Upon my arrival, I immediately turned on my camera and fumbled out of my boxy car so I could take this picture. 

I became overwhelmed in the sunlit scene before me. With each step I took, I became more lost in the dazzling colors of the park. The water, which had been lifeless grey, had transformed to an abnormal blue. The houses and sky were tinted orange and pink. Everything was glowing with golden radiance.

I know the assignment was to take time out of our busy lives to have deep thoughts about where we are in life but I did just the opposite on my walk. I had spent my whole week thinking and over-analyzing my life. Thinking had consumed my days and nights. I needed to be free from my mind. This walk was my escape.

I walked, took pictures, and the only thoughts that passed through my mind was my awe of all the natural beauty around me.   

"Be still and know that I am God" -Psalms 46:10

Every Action has a Reaction

"Every moral failure is going to cause trouble, probably to others and most certainly to yourself." -C. S. Lewis.

I, without any hesitation, believe this to be true. First, we must understand the statement C.S Lewis made that said "the question is not what we intended ourselves to be, but what He intended us to be when He made us" (Lewis 173). When God created man, he created him in the "image of God" meaning we were made to be like God: kind, selfless, pure, PEREFECT. Unfortunetly, our sinful nature prohibits us from becoming what God intended us to be. In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis explains that humans are like cars. Just as cars were designed to run only on oil, humans were also designed to run on God. How often do we make sure we run on the right source of power though? Most of the time, we try to find energy in the "perfect" boyfriend, the right zip code, the latest fashion trends, and so much more. However, this only leads to more dissatifaction because we sacrifice being liek God to obtain these things. Everytime we lie, indulge, steal, lust, SIN, we are not running on what our souls were specially created to use, therefore hurting our quality of life and our eternal relationship with God.

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I
had a
very cram packed
weekend and now I
am completely and utterly tired.