Against The Grain…
Conviction: the state of being convinced of error or compelled to admit the truth . Kind of a strong statement eh? I know. All too often we find ourselves convicted of the path the person(s) and the perspective that we share with the world and those around us while having a constant underlying concern for the world that lives inside us all. Settling for “what is” instead of having a constant thirst for “what ought to be“. Unsure of the road ahead, but aware that a movement is happening in our day that will reshape the path, the person(s), and the perspectives around us – I press on. With hopes of providing direction centered on TRUTH and spiritually viral transformation in the hearts of man. We can reclaim our identity in TRUTH when we seek less and less of our identity in self or in this world or what it has to offer and embrace a life of TRUTH that already has our name on it (posses the land..), but that may take going against the grain to get it.
I’m encouraged to be patient in times of frustration, struggle and lack knowing the calvary of believers is on the way and victory is at hand. I believe that we are so blessed to be alive during a time where history is being rewritten and a prophetic demand on future generations to rise up and become more socially, economically, spiritually and mentally responsible is now and not only is it received with open arms but expected with optimism, creativity and sheer nerve to defeat the odds and believe. Proactive thinkers with enough curiosity, initiative and fearlessness who want to be the change in the world they want to see is what this world desires. I’ve heard it said that the same effort that got you here, won’t get you there. I believe this is the constant call on our generation – to seek higher means of being heard and deeper means of connecting with a demand on not just change, but progress that speaks to the inner-being in all of us that just want to know and believe TRUTH. “The greatest enemy of Christianity may well be people who say they believe in Jesus, but are no longer astonished or amazed by him.” (Graham Cooke). So I ask you the question that has catapulted me into a cocoon seeking answers about my personal perspective and physical initiative while lacing the thin air with conviction needed to bring about change in my life and the lives of those around me; “Do you believe that what you really believe is really real?” Your answer to this question will dictate how you not only see yourself, but also the world around you as we seek to understand and then be understood.
This is the voice of a generation that isn’t afraid of going against the grain seeking a higher understanding and accountability for it’s government, it’s environment or itself, but a generation who thirst for TRUTH and knowledge having the power to rewrite history and rebuild nations while establishing kingdom precedence for the next generation. I want to live a life worth writing about while being the change in the world I want to see. This may seem like a lofty goal in life or expectation of myself, but I realized that everything is “once in a lifetime” and nothing is promised. So if there is anything yet to be done that brings peace to my heart and my accountability soul for the purpose of my life is…it’s the opportunity to realize that as you read this…lives are being changed, families are coming together in healing and souls are being saved. Focusing not on the brevity of this life, but the beauty of the next.
We are called to achieve God sized callings on our life and live out God sizes dreams. We often find ourselves in a category that exists beyond the level of dreamers and relate more to the accountability, accessibility and achieveability of believers who walk with God and not just dream about Him.
If my daily life contradicts the thirsting deep which calls to deep, I pray for a revelation within me that reminds me that this life is not my own and tomorrow is not promised.
So my question to you is… Do we accept “what is” instead of seeking “what ought to be“, even if it means going against the grain?
I wanna give a shout out to a few special people for their relentless prayers and belief in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. To those who committed to joining me on this journey and give me heart in knowing that I am not alone in seeking His face and advancing the kingdom, thank you in advance for being in my life. (Beltran Family, Chase Bixler, Martina Crouse (and the Crouse Family), McHenry Family, Balint Family, Dorsey Family, Washington Family, Jones Family, Etchison Family, Bliss Family, Reign Ministries Family, Wald Family, Thrive Africa Family, August WR2009 Family, AIM Family, Discovery Church Family, Degrade Family, Hammond Family, Westburry Family, Cooper Family, Rush Family, Ross Family, Alphonse Family, Shultze Family, Haug Family, Ward Family, Hurry Family, O’Neil Family, Morse Family, Wright Family, Setsma Family, Mazin Family, Tisko Family, Morris Family, Hall Family, Church Family, Maina Family, Vandenburg Family, Lopez Family, Dealy Family, Collier Family, Bennett Family, Wipf Family, Maurro Family, Singer Family, Sauls Family, St. Matthew Daniels Family and many, many..many more. )
Continue to pray that I seek to go against the grain as I pray the same for you….
In Him,
III
