A New Me. . . Wait. . . and See!!

I don't want to pre-ampt anyone into thinking that I say things and never deliver. . . but . . . lately, I feel like that's exactly what I have been doing. Some of my most recent failures may include but not limited to:
1)Trying to invent something without the funds to market it.
2)Trying to audition for a show that wasn't looking for people like me anyway.
3)Putting my money into an acting career instead of paying off debt
4)Losing weight, then gaining it back.
5)Stepping down from a leadership position only to take orders from a boss again.
6)Starting a drama team at church and not following through.
7)A less than perfect communication relationship with my only surviving parent.
8)Fighting with my beautiful wife about silly stuff.
And. . . the list goes on!!!!
However, there is a silver lining to all of this. . . there is one thing that I know that I have not failed in. . . and. . . that is. . . HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST!!

It's the one true constant that I have in my life, everything else should follow under Him. This is not a hard concept to wrap our heads around. God says that "I'm am the truth, the life, and the way". yet, so many of us depend on self-gratification and self-glorification. Where does that get us? Sure, we may have some marginal successes. . . but. . . anything long-term, everlasting? I think not! God wants us to put everything we do under the blood of Christ for it's by His stripes that we are healed. We can not be naive to think that we can do everything on our own, and since God knows the desires of our heart, He will make a path that is righteous for us, don't you think? Absolutely, the real question is. . . when do we start believing in Him and not in ourselves. For its through Christ that He gives us strength. Strength to move mountains, strength to overcome any obstacle that gets in our way. So what are we waiting for? The time is now, and God is coming back for us. Will we be ready when He calls us home, or will be trying to clean up our house before His visit. I'm not talking about our 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. I'm talking about our body in Christ. We have only one. When is our physical going to start looking like our spiritual? What makes me ask these questions? Recently, I tried out for the show "The Biggest Loser", and while there were over 700 people that showed up to audition, strangely I felt as though I didn't really belong. Now, I know that I have a lot of weight to lose myself, and at first I thought it would be awesome to get casted for the show, but the more I thought about it. . . God was laying on my heart. . . "Erik, you can do this, and you don't need a show to do that". I wanted to refuse what God was saying because I wanted to be a "child of the flesh" instead of "A Child of God" and was seriously considering doing an audition tape for the show. Well, when my asked me if I was going to do it, I said I was. . . and then. . . God confirmed it. . . my wife said to me. . . "Honey, I would love to see you do this on your own". Husbands, if there was ever a time to listen to your wife, this was the time. What do I need a show for? I lost the weight once on my own with no show. I gained it back. . . what did I say? I gained it back. . . almost there. . . it's like having all of the ingredients to make a good cake, and leaving out the frosting! I gained it back because I lost weight on my own and without. . . are you ready for this. . . God! So now, it's on. . . God and I through Him are going to kick weight loss butt! I knew there was a purpose in me buying those 38 pants, and by God and only by God I will get into them!! Big Daddy Weave is doing a "90 in 09" campaign to lose 90 lbs in 2009. . . it is the middle of July and if I stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine, I am pretty sure I can match it. . . so By December 31st, with God's wonderful help, I plan to lose 90 lbs!!!!

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Until next time on Erik's Acting Corner

Put God first, spouse second, everyone else third, and yourself last!!