My Great Day

Today was a great day. I woke up, experimented with a new egg-scrambling technique, (and suceeded) and then worked pretty hard for most of the day. Then I got to spend several hours at the beach and surfing with the greatest group of friends. Capped the day off with a meeting with Mike Larson, and a warm slice of Rachel's homemade pumpkin bread slathered with butter. Deeelicious.

Watched a video tonight at Esteem that talked about God being our Father and what that can really mean in our lives. It was great. Some of the footage in the video was of a dad and his little girl baking and decorating a cake together. It was really cute and definitely warmed my heart. I look forward to being a dad someday and doing fun things like that with my kids.

And in case you forgot, God is good... All the time!

My Inspiration

I was inspired by a very dear friend to write out some things that I have been thinking about. For you to read, whoever you may be. Maybe no one will ever read this... and that's OK with me.

Simple is beautiful. It seems so cliche to say "I miss the simple things in life." But you know what? I do miss the simple things in life. And I'm not afraid to say it. I long for a life where love is pure and true, where friendships are lasting and real, and truth is prominent. Now again, it seems cliche to say "Our society is so messed up..." but I'll go ahead and say it. Our society is messed up. Love is no longer the unbreakable bond of true devotion and commitment with another person. It has been cheapened and reduced to a fleeting emotion that is manipulated for personal gratification. Friendships fail and crumble under minuscule trials. And truth has become whatever we desire it to be.

Back to love for a moment... Simple love, true and pure, is what my heart desires. Not just a feeling, but a complete and total dedication to someone that will withstand any trial, pain, or rainy day. And when I tell that person I love them, it doesn't just mean I care about them. It means that they are the priceless to me. That I would do anything, go anywhere, and endure anything for them, even if it meant giving up my own life. I see her as a diamond, perfectly cut and polished by God, a precious, precious jewel, laying in the palm of my hand. And I have been given the responsibility of caring for this treasure that God has given me. Simple love... a precious jewel in the palm of a calloused hand. To guard with my life "until death do us part."

And if God has given you that love, then cherish it! With every ounce of strength that you have. It is a gift, and a privilege. And think often of the simple things in life. Enjoy the beauty in simplicity. The beauty of God's creation and all it contains. Appreciate a smile, a laugh, or a bomby burrito. Live in the moment that God has put you in and allow yourself to be amazed by the beauty he has surrounded you with. Turn your phone off for a minute and just listen to the silence. Look around once in a while. You might be surprised at the beauty all around you. Or, since I'm being cliche "don't forget to stop and smell the roses." Whoever said that just might have a point.