Lets try something new…

Like keeping this blog updated… Way to go Gary. I’m going to start making short term goals since I seem to lose track of everything that goes on in my crazy life. Today had the potential to be one of the most disastrous days I’ve had in a while, starting with me having to work :/ Everyone knows I do not like working on Sundays, but I love my job so I do it when I have too. Im not even there for 15 minutes and I somehow break our register, don’t ask me how because I have no idea. As if that wasn’t stressful enough, I drop a tube of cleaner down our vegetable drain… Yes the one on the floor, not the sink drain. Sticking your hand down there is like sticking it in a toilet but lucky for me my hand fit perfectly Haha I can laugh now, but I really thought I was going to burn that place down at the rate I was going. Good news is, we serve an awesome God and He is always there to show us the brighter side of life. This week should be an interesting one, but I just pray that God gives me strength and opportunities to show His love and grace. I’ve got a few more things to take care of before I call it a night, but you all should hear from me tomorrow, promise

My Lord, My God

I have traded my chains for freedom.

No longer will the constraints of this world bind me to a life of sin.

By faith we are set free.

Your love endures forever, while covering multitudes of sins,

All You require is that we believe.

Believe that You loved us enough to die in our place so that we may have life.

Your glory shines brighter than any sun,

Your grace flows in abundance to each and every one.

You offer us mercy when we do not deserve,

So we may show it to others with a spirit to serve.

Pray for wisdom, seek his Will,

Listen for his voice when the wind is still.

Be a light to others when all else seems black,

Saving lives until our Lord comes back.

Liberate the masses with words of truth

Speak them loud and clear

Everyone will know the God you serve

Do not be ashamed,

For our God is worthy of praise.

Uncharted Waters

When walking in faith, it’s not uncommon to drag your feet once in a while… For me, I’ve been doing it quite a lot :/ Ever since this semester started, my life has been one big blur. I’m trying my hardest to keep up with my classes, work a steady job, stay involved in church, and continue my walk with Christ, and I guess the hardest part is trying not to disappoint anyone…

One thing I continually beat into my head is that trusting the Lord is the key to succeeding in life, whether it is finances, relationships, work, or school. Reading His word will help you build faith and make it easier to trust him. For if you know the Word, then you know God hence, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1. I guess my purpose for writing this is to not only encourage those reading, but to also encourage myself. Sometimes it is hard to give God full control over our lives, we feel the need to make our own decisions and live out our own destinies. Shouldn’t we realize that the plans God has for us are so much better than any we can imagine?

“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to you; take away this cup from me: but even so let not my will, but yours be done.” Mark 14:36

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we may not want to face what lies ahead, but only God knows the outcome of our lives, better to trust Him who knows than rely on our own understanding. In the previous scripture, Jesus is praying before he gets arrested and crucified. Jesus knew what lied ahead and prayed that God would even “take away this cup”, but before he finished he asked that not his will, but the Father’s be done. How hard must that have been? To know he was going to endure the most excruciating pain, be absolutely humiliated, and still trust God to carry out His divine will. Jesus may have been the Son of God, but he was “born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.” Galatians 4-5. He lived an unblemished life with nothing more than what every man has ever had available to him.
Take notice, if life seems to be swallowing you up, maybe it is time for a change. Trust the Lord your God, and He will guide you down the straight and narrow path. You may not be able to tell where you are are going, but the one who is driving will:]

Love and Happiness to all,

Gary

Coming Soon! (As in, like, tomorrow)

I’m sorry I haven’t been showing my blog the much needed love and attention it deserves

Starting tomorrow I declare that I will start posting again!

P.S. — Team Lynner has defeated Hazmat and the Flamingo Kid in Baggo! Final Scores – (21-3) and (21-18)

Much Love,

Gary

Tragedy strikes when you least expect it…

I know it’s been a while since I’ve been able to write anything, but who can blame me… I was milking my Thanksgiving break So yesterday, I woke up and turned on my trusty laptop just to find out that my favorite player, Sean Taylor, died early that morning from a gunshot wound he received in his leg. I mean, I had been following the news the night before and fell asleep with high hopes Sean would be okay. Doctors said he had squeezed a nurses hand and made facial expressions leading them to believe he was regaining consciousness, but he had already lost to much blood and died around 2am Tuesday morning. The most we can do is pray for Sean Taylor’s family, that God will guide them through this rough time and comfort them as they mourn.

Sean Taylor was the first player I had ever claimed as being my “favorite” Redskin. He had so much intensity and everyone could tell how much he loved the game. I can’t explain how it makes me feel to know he is gone, but I can’t even imagine how his teammates and family feel. I know God has a reason for everything and sometimes it is difficult to understand His perfect will, but I hope his family and friends are able to find peace in the midst of this tragedy.

Rant of the Day

So tomorrow is the anticipated first game of the season between the Redskins and Cowboys… Most who know me are aware of the undying love I have for my Redskins, so I will be intently watching the game at 4:15pm tomorrow on Fox with commentary by Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Now, those who watch the NFL on Fox know how annoying Joe Buck is… not to mention the creepy homo erotic looks he gives Aikman through the course of the game. If the Skins decide not to show up tomorrow, there is a good chance that Joe Buck will force me to arrange a date for my remote and my T.V, because I am certain one will be inside of the other if they don’t. I can usually put up with John Madden on Sunday night games because he at least makes me laugh… but Joe Buck, not so much. He literally TELLS you what every player and coach is/was/will think at any given point during the game. Fox should have just hired Ms. Cleo if they wanted a psychic commentating the game… because honestly Joe Buck, how do you know what everyone is thinking??? Id really like to know what your secret is… I mean you’re so busy undressing Aikman with your eyes to even be watching whats happening on the field, so I guess you HAVE to make stuff up so we will think you’ve been paying attention. Anyway, I’m hoping the Redskins play half-way decent so I drone out Joe Buck’s voice with my gleeful squeals of joy… Thats right, I let out the occasional gleeful squeal, don’t hate

Very first post

Okay everyone, thank the great Matthew Ray for convincing me that only cool people have blogs… I’ve always wanted to be cool. So this is some breaking news here, you might want to pay attention. Apparently, the Futurama Movie and all its glory comes out Nov. 27… this is what I call EPIC. Back to reality, today has been rather relaxing and I’ve been loving it. I had a class get cancelled, so Brame and I went to hit up some RockBand at Best Buy for a good hour. I can’t see myself ever having the money to buy this excellent game, but a guy can dream right?

Last night I went to the New Hanover Juvenile Detention Center for an annual banquet they put on for the volunteers. I wish I could have stayed longer, but I’m glad I was able to be there as long as I was. The kids spent two weeks preparing songs and performances for everyone, and let me just say it was unbelievable. There was one young man I remember talking to a few weeks ago while visiting the Detention Center who was very interested in learning about Christ, but definitely had a skewed view of Christianity and faith as a whole. By the time I left the first meeting, this kid made a commitment to change his life around and start living for Christ. This touched me so much, just considering the background these kids come from and the hardships they face on a day to day basis. Needless to say, I saw him again last night and he led every single song they sang to the volunteers… I could just see the transformation and the love he had radiating off of his face. This young man, the same one who said one of his biggest dreams was to be “Ballin”, was confessing Jesus Christ as his savior and that he was going to start taking his life seriously. I swear I had tears forming in my eyes by the time I had to leave… no joke. Its an amazing feeling when you know God used you to make a difference in someones life. God has definitely given me a burning passion to minister to others, and every time I pick up His word he gives me new wisdom to grow in my relationship with Him. It is absolutely true that If you know the Word, then you know God because He is the Word and the Word is God. I encourage anyone who may be struggling in their walk with Christ or anyone who doesn’t know Christ at all to pick up the Bible and read it, you WILL see a difference. I have been a “Christian” my entire life, but it wasn’t until I picked up the Word and read it daily that I began to grow in Christ and see a difference in my life.

So do it