The Sharp Axe

This area I've never been good at...letting others know my needs, and admitting that I cannot make it on my own... It's difficult asking for their assistance so I can make it through my struggles... It's admitting that I don't have it all together.... But neither do you... We're all damaged goods....but we can become better than we could ever hope for... We all need help from someone else, someone who gives us the strength and the ability to move forward... My choice is God... To me, He's my help and my strength... I would be totally hopeless and helpless w/o Him... He fills me with His love, shows me His mercy, and covers me with His grace... No, this life isn't perfect, not for anyone, even those who are followers of God... I used to think that, but that just another lie... Anyway, it's hard to look in the mirror sometimes... I don't always like what I see.. I'm use to believing that it was everyone else's fault that I had problems... But n...

8/10/2010 I'm spending more time reading, studying, and understanding the Word of God, then applying it to my life. I'm focussed on allowing God to work on every aspect of my life. I'm developing my faith and trusting in Him. I'm pursuing His purposes for me. I want to live a purposeful and passionate christian life. I call myself a radical disciple for Christ ... What does that statement mean? To me, it means following Him with total abandon, embracing life as it comes, loving and accepting others, living like He lived, and doing what He did... Yes, I stumble at times. I fall, but get back up. I move forward, never giving up nor looking back. I'm learning that I'm not perfect. But neither are you. Only one is. He's the one who accepts me, just as I am, and helps me become the best me I can be. I'm learning that being religious, isn't God's plan, and doesn't lead to life but bondage and fear. I'm learning that I don't have to have a...