Ok, I have been struggling for days how to say this, and how to communicate this to my friends. First, I have to say that what I am about to share is not to get a pity party. I am sharing this so that my friends and family will keep me accountable and on the right track.
For the past few years, I have evolved from a man living with goals, dreams, and determination to a man living in fear. I did not realize this until a great friend sat me down and pointed this out. I did not realize it until he pointed out how I was living and the direction I was going. Living in fear caused me to neglect my relationship with God and neglect my family and friends. It caused me to become a negative person and put my job over everything in my life. It almost destroyed all of the relationships I hold most dear.
I have spent the last few years learning a few lessons in faith, but neglecting my duties as a husband, father, and leader in the church. My "ministry" became the focus of my life, and I allowed it to become more important than everything else. Doing a good job and making money became the driving force of my life. I was more afraid to disappoint the great men that I work with at church than my family and friends. So let me stop here and apologize and ask forgiveness from God, my family, and my friends.
Now, its time to move forward. With the help of my wife and close friends we have put a plan in place. No fear. My wife and I have started to lay out plans that will help us in all aspects of our lives. We have seen several of our friends post their words for the year on Facebook, and I realized that we have never done this. After having discussions and laying out plans, I have to say our word is intentional. We are setting ourselves to be intentional with each other, our finances, our friends, and most important our relationship with God.
This is where you, our friends, come in. We need you to keep us accountable. We just need you in our lives. If you see that we have resorted to living in fear, tell us. If you see us making a dumb decision, warn us. We want to live this year and all those that follow boldly for God, for our family, and with our friends.
Thank you for loving us and standing by us on our journey.
For the past few years, I have evolved from a man living with goals, dreams, and determination to a man living in fear. I did not realize this until a great friend sat me down and pointed this out. I did not realize it until he pointed out how I was living and the direction I was going. Living in fear caused me to neglect my relationship with God and neglect my family and friends. It caused me to become a negative person and put my job over everything in my life. It almost destroyed all of the relationships I hold most dear.
I have spent the last few years learning a few lessons in faith, but neglecting my duties as a husband, father, and leader in the church. My "ministry" became the focus of my life, and I allowed it to become more important than everything else. Doing a good job and making money became the driving force of my life. I was more afraid to disappoint the great men that I work with at church than my family and friends. So let me stop here and apologize and ask forgiveness from God, my family, and my friends.
Now, its time to move forward. With the help of my wife and close friends we have put a plan in place. No fear. My wife and I have started to lay out plans that will help us in all aspects of our lives. We have seen several of our friends post their words for the year on Facebook, and I realized that we have never done this. After having discussions and laying out plans, I have to say our word is intentional. We are setting ourselves to be intentional with each other, our finances, our friends, and most important our relationship with God.
This is where you, our friends, come in. We need you to keep us accountable. We just need you in our lives. If you see that we have resorted to living in fear, tell us. If you see us making a dumb decision, warn us. We want to live this year and all those that follow boldly for God, for our family, and with our friends.
Thank you for loving us and standing by us on our journey.
