To summarize these aspects of my problematic world let me begin with school. So I'm on academic probation and Ive had my chances to do well in school but I pass them up...constantly. So this semester I need to pull it together! Like no flipping joke man! Im retaking 2 classes currently and I'm taking 2 more that shouldn't be too difficult. All ya gotta do is apply yourself and don't procrastinate! So yeah Ive bombed one sociology test, rarely failed a science test, got a B on my history test and I'm not sure what the status is on the other class, but Im sure its not a A. So yeah the next lineup of tests are coming up in a couple weeks. Lets see if I can do something different.
Ok so next is finances! Yay, doesn't everybody just love working to find out that your entire paycheck just got a Chuck Norris style roundhouse kick to the face! BAM! Sadness usually follows this but hey I don't let this get me down. Screw Chuck Norris and his awesomeness. Money isn't everything because God will provide no matter what right? Yes! So yeah I got fired from Wendys back in June and yeah I kinda needed the $450 that it brought into my handy dandy bank account but like I said, God provides. Im now living for free with a host family from a church I used to volunteer at. This family has done so much beyond the norm. They have pureed into me more ways than even I understand. Its just God, thats all I can say. So now I have a car that doesn't sound like its going to have a stroke, a car that this family donated to me. So mechanic expenses are gone, rent expenses are gone, and my other expenses are dope cheap. So basically my income drops from almost a grand to $350 but hey like I said, God will make a way and provide. It just so happens that when I got fired that I had just enough to pay my lasts months rent and then i was good. All i can say from all this random rambling is that God is good and things will workout.
Ok now we got women. Lets just say that I'm a real charmer when girls get to know me. Girls always feels safe around me, they confide in me, and I pour into them to try and help them. This being all well and good, there still is the problem of these relationships getting to close. Meaning I will get attached to one of these girls and the same happens with her. Physical things usually occur or begin to occur at this point which if your thinking clearly you would know that this is not a healthy relationship. Currently Ive just ripped myself away from a girl that I was close too only because of the distorted intimacy it was creating with all the sexual activity I was having with this girl. Just like this girl the same thing happened with the girl before her and the girl before her. So yeah I have bad luck in this area of my life. I just need to grow spiritually and let this area of my life be. I struggle with lust in huge ways and this is just what the devil longs for me to keep doing.
Ok to wrap this up because the spirit sector of my life is just so drawn out. I love God. But sometimes, actually often I fight him and/or ignore him. I go and do my own thing, live my life my way and try and make my own way and well it just doesn't work at all. I always crash and burn. You will learn more about this if you continue to read.
Thanks to all who follow me, I really appreciate any feedback. Shoot me an email or comment if you have something worth saying. I need leadership in all areas of my life. Please I welcome it! Thanks!
Hey man its Stephen Castellow! I miss u bro. Thanks for writing your thoughts out. You are such an awesome man and the Lord is gonna bring you on a crazy ride. You have such an amazing heart for people and are open to change. Pursue the Lord with all you have, and by following Jesus you will look and act more like him. Bless you bro!
ReplyDeleteDavid, what a great space to recommit your thoughts and struggles! It is a crazy ride indeed but it is totally worth it. Keep your eyes fixed...and your heart, mind, and body will follow. Isaiah 50:7 has brought me back when I needed to regroup and gain focus. Refocusing is a lifelong endeavor. Love you! I think this is great!
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Oh David,
ReplyDeleteI figured all of this out just so I could follow you.I know I see you all the time and will even tomorrow, but you are really strong. It takes a lot to put yourself out there like this. While you may feel the stresses of life, at least you are not in denial. Admitting areas of trouble is healthy for you but don't let them become you. You have a pure heart with only good intentions. You are much greater than your issues. Sure, you will never forget what struggles you had to overcome to get where you are and where you will be, but they will make you stronger. I will keep up with you and know that you are in my prayers.
~Cecilia
hey i really appreciate the feedback guys...i hoe I get more of it! Cecilia thanks so much for what you wrote, it means a lot. I'll see you in science tomorrow. :) Stephen I hope this is just another way that you and I can stay connected and a way that you can give me leadership and guidance. That goes for you too deborah! :)
ReplyDeleteHello Sweetie...I know you will get threw all your struggles & achievements...I am proud of you David. You are in my prayers & in my heart.
ReplyDeleteI am here for you 24/7...so is God & Jesus. I got on this site & still figure out...lol...Got any advice pass it on plz...