Life is a journey not an event.
Sometimes our error can be to stay at an event too long.
One of the saddest things to see is a person who is still caught in an event in their life that happened 20 years ago. The longer they stay there, the more crippling it becomes. Even if it was the good old days.
For whatever reason I find it very tempting to set up camp where I'm at, accept my lot in life and be comfortable. I think its the security that attracts me to that.
Now don't get me wrong. I am quite happy with who I am. Its just I know that there is so much more than what I'm doing right now. Its the same with you.
No matter where you are at there is so much more to be had!
The key is to walk on. Keep moving. To keep dreaming.
A machine is most likely to seize up when its not in operation. The operator will come to switch on the machine, but it can no longer perform the purpose for which it was created because it sat immobile for too long.
The classic old Psalm says this "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." (Ps 23:4 NIV)
Notice that scripture doesn't say "even though I stop in the valley"
We have to keep walking. No matter how hard it gets...and trust me it will get hard.
Don't get caught in the event. Keep on walking the journey ahead, your the only one who can walk it.
28 comments:
Hey Ryan..
wow that is really true..hey like people get so caught up in the bad stuff they 4get that its just a season and it will pass...and that God is always there.
the really hard thing 2 get when ur in the bad times is that God will use it 4 good! no matter how hard or sad it is..like my problems with (him)!! lol anyway really great blog..keep it up
cya 8am 2moz, i will b there this week!
luv jess xx
hey ryan
was up g
im not gonna leave my name now cause then ull no who it is like last time and tell me bout it !!
anyway gtg
(if u were wonderin who this is its me kieran mac)
cya
Hey ryan,
Leah has put me on to checking her site and yours whenever i get a chance! its really good to hear what you have to say! Your words are real encouraging.
Keep up the good work!
Danica :)
Hey Ryan,
I love this one. Life is such a journey... It is funny when you see people who are 3 years out of school still trying to re'live there school years and keep on acting like they are 17!! Hehe..its time to welcome to the real world. My favorite verse is that one you quoted though i walk through the valley...it has to be one of the most encouraging verses. camp is going to rock..the enemy has being defeated..that will be our athem song! LOVE YOU BRO..Keep your chin up your doing an awesome job. x leah
Hi Ryan,
Dad here Leah showing me your blog. WOW its so cool, i like all the comments from everyone especially Kieran mac- you should dong him. Little brat.. anyways your blog is great great place to express yourself im sure evryone around the world loves reading it. love you dad
im tellin ya, i rote a beaut comment on dis, it twas the 1ST 1 der rite, n i was happi n everythin, cuz lyk it twas gonna b da 1st comment on dis bloggy thng n all, dennnnnnn, wait 4 it....*drum rolls*.......IT DIDNT WRK!!! ='(((( *sniffles* twas hard wrk.
so i aint gonna rite it tall down agen cuz, cuz im lazi, lol, jjks, not rlly but neway
N THE GUD PART TWAS I ACTUALLY COMMENTED ON UR LECTURE THNG!! i had 2 read thru it n everythin, lol, not dat i dont...i mean course i do *cough* jjks
wot dya noe, look @ da time, im tired,
au reviour,
CHLOE :D
That's good!
man I havent replied to any of m comments for like ages!!!!
Sorry yall, my life right now is like super busy. but next week I think it will be back to normal!
Hey Jess,
all I can say is, very true!
Kieran...
weve got connect tonight! woo hoo.
I deleted one of your comments dude. I dont think everyone is gay, so yeah, you knob...leave nice comments :)
Hey Danica!
Hows things...thanks for checking out my blog. I'm glad you find it encouraging, in fact it encourages me to know that you find my blog encouraging. So thank you for the encouragement!
This comment makes no sense...I got up ealry his morning, it always puts me in a wierd mood.
Ryan :)
Hey leah
I was just on your blog before, I left a comment (finally).
Camp is so close...omigosh!
Hello Rodney Waters!
I was like hold up thats Dads name!
I'm glad you like my blog.
I'm very proud of it.
Funniest thing happened today. I met the daughter of the guy that bought decora crt! She goes to Kinross, she wants to come to youth, how funny is that!!!! I laughed!!!
Love ya
Ryan
Chloe thats Just bad luck mate!
oh well its the thought that counts:)
Ryan
CAMP!!!!
Hey PC
thanks for leaving a comment.
Ryan
Hey Ryan, how funny is that about Decora Court!! FREAKY..ahhah.. hope she comes to youth then i can go to my old house again..yesss..hahah.. they have changed that house big time...put huge gates out the front and stuff...love ya bro.xoxo
decora court :| ive lost ya der mate. no clue wot yall talkin bout. hu wot how wer wen?
Oooo, i killed mi finger in softball yesterday :( nuthin 2b proud of, i hav 2 go 2 da doc n get an x-tray 2, dats wot da nurse sed. she sed i mite've broke it, fractured it, or lyk pulled a ligament or sumfin lyk dat. yer,
its rather funni, u shood c it, its all big fat and boofy. its lyk twice the size of mi normal finger, its swelled up n bruised, n i carnt rite :P i tried in english n lyk 1 letter took up 5 lines, lol, not readable
ive also got it buddy taped :D
nehowz, au reviour,
xXx CHLOE xXx :D
Halo ryno boy..
ur hot. im from sweden. your words are wise ja. i have 10 sisters. do u have other brothers?? they want to get married to rich australian boys with accents. we can bake good bread, and make good chocolate ja....
call me ryno boy...
1800-hotsweden
take care ja..
helga.
Helga ryan loves fresh bread. You sound like some one trying to be funny.
Any-ways ryan time for a new POST!! hehe..
love ya
hey
ryan i will leave nice comments from now on k
bibi
kez
this sucks that we dont hv connect 2night
Hey Ryan i worked out how to have a photo! yahh..hehe
LOVE YA leah
I know who Helga is she is tall has blond wavy hair and works at Diva.. hee
Hey Ryan
Your words are PROFOUND man! But I enjoyed reading them. All our journeys go througj seasons....some good and some bad. Am going through a rough season at the moment but am surviving with His help.
You coming to Singapore next year?
Alvin
Alvin!!!!
So cool to hear from you!
I realy want to come to Singapore hey. I love Singapore!!! Yeah I'll be there...
I'm glad you like my blog. Its cool having a place to express myself!
Got to love the hard times hey...in weird season myself actually, never fear! As Micheal Jackson would say "you are not alone."
flip it will be awesome seeing you bro!
Ryan
hi Alvin.hehe
Hey Ryan,
A song kept popping up in my mind and it is "Still" by Hillsongs. The lyrics go something like:
Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
within your mighty hand
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be still and know you are God
Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know his power
In quietness and trust
Majorly awesome song. And two others have been great at this time...
We Declare Your Majesty
and
God Will Make A Way
You know that I am back in Church now? Not the same one but a new one.....
We have major catching up to do when you are here in Singapore........
God bless u bro!
And tinkerbell....what's up with saying Hi alvin here in Ryan's blog?
Alvin
i was saying hi cuz u were leaving a comment.hehe sorry ryan. HI alvin
wow lol i love that song...we used 2 sing it in chruch lol a billion years ago!! lol when i was just a little tacker lol anyways bye bye xx
Hey Alvin
I love those songs hey.
God is awesome.
Man, I am so glad you are back in church. Its all about staying close God hey, anything that robs that from us is not of God.
Yes there is some catching to do for sure.
Your awesome Alvin.
Ryan
Yo there Ryan!
It is great to be back in Church....man was it some journey away. Funny thing is that throughout that time, I could feel Him tugging at my heartstrings......guess He was not about to let me go. There is this song by Kathy Troccoli entitled "You're Still Here". If you ever get a chance to listen to it, DO SO!
Been back in church for the last 3 Sundays now...I go with my wife to my sister's church. Allows me to get closer to her as well as my precious nieces.
Oh Ryno, there is so much for us to catch up on. Good to have this blog...must start my own soon. And maybe have the shock of seeing "Rodney Waters" leaving a comment!
Hahahahaha!
Alvin
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