Love Deeply

For Responsibilities class we were to write a paper over on of the books we read in class. I chose The Giver because I love this book. During my paper, I was trying to describe a perfect world and I struggled and struggled to find the words. It was at this point that I realized that my perfect world is one that I am reunited with God. Without Him, my world would be far from perfect. That night I read more in Crazy Love and it discussed this fact. "The critical question for our generation--and for every generation--is this: If you could have heaven, with no sickness, an with all the friends you ever had on earth, and all the food you ever liked, and all the leisure activities you ever enjoyed, and all the natural beauties you ever saw, all the physical pleasures you ever tasted, and no human conflict or any natural disasters, could you be satisfied with heaven, if Christ was not there?" For the longest time I know that I would have answered truthfully that I would love all those things even if it came without God. Now, I definitely can say NO. I cannot wait for the day that I get to be with Him. in fact, I crave to be with Him. The rest of the book that I read talked about having an astounding love for God. One that radiates to the world, so that we love other people with God's love as well. By loving God we will learn to love other people. God's love does not come from our works but our heart-felt works will come from loving God. Works that we want to do, not works that we feel obligated to do because we are Christians. Something I need a reminder of as I have trouble saying no to things and making myself way too busy at times.

Read for 1 hour 45 mins

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Reading Blog Reflection

I love reading and I've always loved reading. Yet, it always takes a back burner in my life. So, I consider myself a "seasonal reader." I read lots during the summer, Christmas break, etc. but during the school year, there's just no time. This assignment has made me take the time to read. It also made me see that I can fit reading into my busy schedule if I really want to take the time. I also found that reading is a stress-reliever for me (which I greatly need). When I read (a good book) I forget about the long to-do-list I have to complete, the laundry piling up in my closet, and the typical drama in my life. Once I start reading, it becomes incredibly hard for me to stop...I would be perfectly content reading all day long. Unfortunately, the real world calls me back and the to-do-list is waiting there for me when I get back. I know that I will be reading lots this summer. Infact, I already have a list of books started that I want to read over the summer. As far as next school year, unless I have to keep another reading blog up for class, I probably won't consistantly read. In years to come, once again it probably will depend on my busy schedule. Hopefully, I will be able to have the time to read more in the coming years. If not, I know that it will always be there when I need it.