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Feel free to just "cut and paste" the following and then insert your comments when you respond.What did you want to be when you grew up?
Did it change when you were in high school/college?
Did you end up doing what you wanted? Why or why not?
If not, do you wish you had and are you/will you still pursue those dreams? Why or why not?
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One Last Thought From Me
Why not remember this act of love and sacrifice daily rather than just at Easter? Yes, this event is an indescribably joyous one because Jesus did rise from the dead but we should never forget how and why He suffered unimaginably before defeating Death and Hell itself on our behalf. He did so while thinking of you and me. In doing so he personally took on our sin, our pain and a debt we could not pay in order to provide a way to complete forgiveness and redemption. The truth is, either way death is not the end and being a “good person” isn’t a substitution for being truly forgiven.
God tells us that by simply believing Jesus rose from the dead, confessing and turning away from our sin and making the Bible the true foundation of our life, we will be forgiven for our sins and live eternally in Heaven.
As you may know, I am far from perfect and if you have doubts about that I’m sure you can find a multitude of people who can confirm that. I have made countless mistakes and bad judgments and will again in the future despite my best intentions. It is because of this that I am exceedingly thankful I can go directly to God and ask for help, ask for forgiveness and know that God's mercy is new every morning as I continually work to keep my foundation on God's Word. Truly accepting God's love, mercy and a true freedom offered in a life firmly anchored in His Word is something there simply aren't words to describe.
I have to admit that I regularly take that for granted and listening to the words in a song like “Via Dolorosa” is one way to help remind me of the sacrifice Jesus made on that cross. Deciding to live for Christ was without a doubt the best decision I made in my life. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t solve all my problems and make my life perfect. But I have a peace and hope only God can offer and I know in God’s eyes He sees a child forgiven rather than condemned. Now that I am a parent I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like for God to watch His children exercise their free will when they chose to reject Him rather than embrace the salvation He offers each of us.
Regardless of your feelings on God and Jesus I hope you enjoy the power of the images and music I posted. And thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about what can be a very sensitive issue.
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7 comments:
I'll play--because I was kind of surprised after I reflected on your questions!
As a kid I always wanted to be some kind of writer. I wanted a pen name. I wanted to be an investigative journalist. I wanted to write, read, and learn. In college, I decided to be an English major! Half way through school, I had a gut feeling that I was not a good enough reader to be an English major and switched to Communication--I'd be a TOUR GUIDE! Yah. An expert on Fun! Then, I had an English teacher (because I kept with it as a minor) who helped me realize I was a good enough reader, in fact, I had good perspectives AND I really shined at grammar.
GRAD SCHOOL! Communication Studies. I was interested in the confluence of language, culture and cognition and learning. I thought I could be a developmental editor, helping writers do a better job sharing their perspective.
So, here I am in dairy sales/marketing/PR/community outreach.
It is all about TELLING STORIES and constructing shared experiences and understanding. Writing, editing, asking questions, listening and learning. I'd say when I was young, I did not know this kind of thing existed, but here I am, helping our company communicate our mission and values and helping find ways to develop a stronger identity and presence in our community. A pretty neat combination of so many of my interests. Cool!
I am so happy you asked these questions!
LES
Les,
WOW!! Great info!
Maybe you would be interested in your spare time in this...
allvoices.com
I just became a member recently and have posted reports myself.
Well, I'd love to hear your answers to these questions too, Britt!
Will do, will do. I've just been preoccupied with posting reports on Allvoices.com.
I hope more of you will share, however! And Les, it was wonderful to read yours!!
-What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a police Officer.
-Did it change when you were in high school/college?
I wanted to be an Symphony Conductor.
-Did you end up doing what you wanted? Why or why not?
No. Oh, I think there are many reasons. I did study music (trumpet and conducting). Even had a chance to sing at Carnegie Hall. Later I pursued more politically motivated goals and even towards law school. But ended up meeting my wonderful husband and being a mom and step-mom.
-If not, do you wish you had and are you/will you still pursue those dreams? Why or why not?
You never know. I have learned God always has something up His sleeve. I love being a mom and wife. I still love music and deep down inside I suppose I wouldn't mind speeding down the road in a police car with lights and sirens blaring!
What did you want to be when you grew up? A mom
Did it change when you were in high school/college? No
Did you end up doing what you wanted? Why or why not?Yes.
If not, do you wish you had and are you/will you still pursue those dreams? Why or why not?
Gee, can't imagine if your heart was in that or not....perhaps you were forced by...me? I'm not charging by the letter you know!!
At least you humor me...some do not...DAD.
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