Hello Frieeends

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.

Have you ever reached a point in your life where you stop, look back, and think about how you spent your life during the past several years?  Definitely do it.  Have you accomplished something that will last? How much more have you accomplished that won’t last? This is definitely a reflective time for me right now.  With a full time job, full time school, a close circle of very dear friends/family and what seems like a million other side callings, it’s become more critical then ever to spend my energy wisely. 

What have you planted that it’s time to pluck up? Is it time to die to something?

I've begun realizing how dangerous it is to avoid everything that doesn’t pass our personal “is this going to have a lasting effect…?” test. The truth is we often have no idea when we change someone’s life or have an effect on their thinking.  I believe this is why Scripture often addresses our attitudes toward life as opposed to how we live it or what we’re actually doing. 

So... Live your life boldly, but remember to periodically review it for pruning. How much more wonderful it will be at the end, when Christ’s words “well done, good and faithful servant!” is ended with an exclamation point… without side notes reflecting the distractions you allowed into your life.

Everybody should read Londonsgirl’s post. I was incredibly impressed by the honesty, realness and balanced perspective of it.

And laaastly... I believe it is time for me to bid a permanent adieu to xanga. Apart from it closing a chapter in my life… I’ve realized xanga has become an excuse to mass-communicate or ‘short-note’ some very dear friends instead of developing more personal connections with them.  Definitely no way to treat such incredible people. lol.

So I’m off then. Remember… God is good all the time. Seek Him and He will guide you.

Adieu!

Alex