Lately, I've really become rather irked by this world in all of it's broad corruption. I am not implying in any way that I am even remotely close to being perfect. I simply suppose that I am now beginning to see the things and people on this earth, for what they really are. A lovely side-affect of
growing up. Though I detest the "sheltered homechooler" label, I have to vouch for some truth to that. I look at kids in elementary school today, throwing cuss words around and indulging in silly little "relationships", etc. When I didn't even know what cuss words were until I was like.. eleven. With that being said, I guess I'm just now coming to this realization. The sad realization that this world we live in and the people here are well..just that. Sad. Everyday I discover some grand "new" darkness and it nudges me closer and closer to the edge each time. It honestly terrifies me. That this is what we are to live in. This gigantic pool of sin. And almost everyone wants to jump in for a swim. Even some of the friends in my life that I always viewed as
Christians bring shock and discouragement to me when I hear the way they talk or see the things they post on instagram. Now like I said, nobody is perfect. But how are we to stand out and be set apart as followers of Christ if we flow right along with the rest of them? Despite our constant mistakes and obstacles, we should be continually striving to be different for Him. Different because we'll portray this pure light, that should be so evident in our everyday lives. Yes, that includes our instagrams and twitters too- which is something I myself need to work on as well. We all do guys. Come on.
I've learned the hard way, that living to obtain society's approval only gets you caught in a dark storm. Jesus is the ultimate way to go man. Though it's not always- okay scratch that. It's about always, the hardest thing to do, because we're human and our sinful flesh craves exactly that: sin. But I pinky swear to you (I never brake those) that it will be
worth it. I have never once regretted a decision I made, when I knew it was what God wanted me to do. It is pretty much always going to be tough in the beginning, but all good things take time and effort. Anyone can choose the fun, sinful route. Cause sin is fun, let's face it. But only for a short time that is. So let's go against the current and take the ambitious route instead. Please... I hate traveling alone. It's quite exhausting and lonesome. So please join me? Pretty please?
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of
your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what
is good and acceptable and perfect. // Romans 12:2
I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep
them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of
the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent
me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. // John 17:15-18
Since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” // 1 Peter 1:16
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. // 2 Corinthians 5:17
If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but
because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world,
therefore the world hates you. // John 15:19
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. // 1 Peter 5:8
