Hunt Squat Inspire Repeat
I love how God uses “seeds” and “planting” in the Bible to paint a visual for us so that we fully understand the concept of harvest and reaping. Our actions and thoughts ARE like seeds. Think about how our mind and life are like soil. Fertile or not, that thought or action is going to be dropped down
“Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” Song of Solomon 2:15
Little foxes are cute, furry, and fascinating animals. I know that, for me, every time I catch a glimpse of one from my tree stand I am tempted to catch it and take it home. Some fun facts about foxes are that 1) a group of foxes is called a “skulk” or a “leash”, 2) foxes have whiskers on their legs and face to help them navigate through their area, 3) a male is considered a “dog fox” and a female is called a “vixen”, and 4) foxes have claws that retract in the same way a cat’s does. Interesting. But the kind of foxes my blog is about
Forgiveness is a funny thing. It’s actual meaning is just about the total opposite of what we, as humans, think it is. Merriam Webster defines forgiveness as: 1) to give up resentment of or claim to requital, 2) to grant relief from payment of, or 3) to cease to feel resentment against (an offender). Basically saying to “let go.” Our definition of the word, and in our minds, we think it means to “forcibly forget” or just say it’s “okay” when someone has either wronged or hurt you. We think it means to sweep the anger, the hurt, and the disrespect under the rug to allow that person or person to do it again at will. That mentality couldn’t be further from the truth of what forgiveness actually means.
I know I shouldn’t have but I did. I turned on the news, like I said I wouldn’t, and am taken aback from the chaos and turmoil. I am watching as Snoop Dogg, or however you spell it, has made a video where he is pretending to point a gun at a clown that is supposed to represent President Trump. If that’s not enough Lil’ Bow Wow has went on a Twitter Tirade about “pimping out” the First Lady. And if THAT’S NOT ENOUGH we’ve had Madonna threaten to blow up the White House and just this past week
There are times that we come across quotes, that really hit us right in the gut, and remind us of lessons we sometimes just don’t fully get until we get them. I stumbled upon one of those this morning that I would like to share. While watching Pastor Steven Furtick, this morning, he was talking about living your life in a way that it not only honors God but also to show His love to others. Steven said, “Don’t make God take something away from you before you appreciate your life.” How much truth is there in that? I heard that and immediately thought of myself and how I take EVERYTHING and EVERYONE in my life for granted so much of the time. I don’t mean to, as none of us do, but we get busy with the day to day life
