I must first apologize for being so quiet for so long. Funny that when life is going good, and you are about as happy as can be, how complacent your convictions become, or how lackadaisical the daily disciplines of life recede into neglect. My nature from those earliest days of youth has always been to blend in with the crowd, and stay hidden behind others. But what I learned over the years is that life will always throw you a few curves to see how much it takes to bring out the warrior in you; the fighter that emerges to claim a place out front where battles rage, and beliefs are challenged.
The choice becomes evident when finally you've been shaken enough to step forward, and claim a place to be an example to follow rather than an empty promise to do better. And you ask yourself, "Is it sand or solid ground I choose? "Will my faith dissolve into the surf, or will I look out from solid ground like a beacon from a lighthouse?" "Will I serve, or will I settle to be served by the sympathy of others?" Well, you never know until you decide that a sword, and shield are far better than a leaking lifeboat. You can allow life to slowly drown you with sorrows, and excuses, or you can stand, and fight to make the world a better place. But as we know it is a daily challenge to choose between complacency and fortitude. What will you choose?
Amen, and God Bless All!
