“I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet.” -Rodney Dangerfield
In my last post, one will easily notice that I was frustrated and still am with some things in life. This morning I ate breakfast with a mentor of mine who graciously extended some encouragement and amazing advice. He reminded me that I am where I need to be whether I agree with the ways of performance – I am responsible for doing what I do for better or for worse. Perhaps a gracious God rewards obedience. I still remain conflicted with my own moral beliefs but have been led to continue in the small things, that therefore enable me as a result to focus on the long term – my photography certificate from Samford University, my service for the orphan, my books, my services for the Birmingham philanthropic community, and working towards a dream to be with that girl. And yes, I still believe!
I believe that as a writer you cannot sacrifice feeling or offending someone to hurt the story – sometimes you burn bridges, but then again a real story is a real story. And those who wrong others are exposed for what they are. Plus not everyone can hate me or you because “everyone hasn’t met me yet.” The solid friends stand by you. They become part of the story for the true character that exemplifies their friendship. A narrative is exactly that, and when writing truth, poor leaders and fakers are revealed. As the old saying goes, it is what it is.
I think individuals misconstrue gratefulness for having a good attitude, liking what you do, or being content with just the norm. Normal contented people never bring about the change that drives movement, revival, and renewal through Christ. You can act normal while I trail through the journey with passion and a relentless pursuit to glorify Him. Being in a bad mood does not mean you are ungrateful like so many individuals misunderstand. You must act happy all the time to be grateful and thankful for your life – well that sounds as absurd as writing it! Please understand that I believe a good attitude will always benefit one more than a sore one, but I also believe in the reality that we have bad days with good ones – either way does not expose my gratefulness or not.
You must FOCUS on that audience of One. FOCUS on what you want! FOCUS on what you desire! FOCUS on the vision. Do not lose sight of the vision you have been given. I am not entirely convinced vision is prophetic – vision is knowing what you want and not losing sight of that vision in the everyday monotony and survival of life. It is a daily decision to FOCUS on the little things so you can achieve the big things. As you write truth, a few persons will fall off the map, but because they construct the negative parts of the story, that is probably not such a bad thing. Those characters tend to make you lose sight – they do not want you to fulfill vision because often they have no vision of their own. Vision is not always a prophecy. It is a decision to FOCUS forward, not give up, and stay the course, even when you no longer feel like it. If you have lost FOCUS, these clips from the movie, Facing the Giants, might be just for you.
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