Luke Almighty?

Last night laying bed I changed the channel on the TV and Bruce Almighty was on, 1've seen the film a few times and do find it amuzing that God would give someone his "powers", so He could take a holiday.

I noticed that the character Bruce was very similar to myself, he had a lot going on in his life and he tries really hard, maybe a little too hard but nothing ever seemed to work out for him. No job promotion, no goal in life, I'm not saying my life isn't great, which it is, I just mean my life would be amazing if I let God in to my life more! In the film Bruce gets rather angry with God and I have to admit so do I, when I cant see his will or guidance in situations. I feel Let down and alone, probably missing the blatant signs in my haste to resolve the situation.

During the film, Bruce is asked by God to "take over". The film shows how Bruce met God for the first time, and Bruce's lack of belief. and it got me wondering how I would react if I met God like that? Amazed? Excited? Glorios?... No! Scared! standing in the presence of God, The Creator? who wouldnt be scared? What would you say? What would you ask? How would you ask him to prove it?

Man The Life Boat...

Lower Than Atlantis - Deadliest Catch

Did you know?

"I'm not trying to push the truth down your throat, wouldn't you want to know there's a boat?"

Being As An Ocean 

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The Hardest Part Is Forgetting Those You Swore You Would Never Forget

The Sea Always Seems To Put Me At Ease

You are the topic of every epic we have ever been told
And as I stand on this cliff, the wind whips through me and I am made bold
Once again, Your presence creeps into my consciousness
Grace made tangible in this newly anointed place
And I am brought to my clear senses
That none of my perceived failings or disgrace
Has ever touched my being or inheritance
I am whole, I am clean, I am free
And I brought to my knees
Sink in; permeate this weary flesh
Breathe; life as clean and fresh
As the salt-seasoned breeze
Please Father, pull me to my feet

‘Why are you kneeling, my son?
I put strength in that back-bone
Knowing that you would fall
But I promise, you will never taste defeat
You are whole, you are clean, you are free
Get up, rise from your knees!’

We can no longer linger in the shadows of our shame and brokenness
For as sure as the wind blows
He has already redeemed all of this
Live as whole, live as clean, live as free
Everything you were made to be
Standing at the edge of self-discovery
Tired and weary
Our body trembles, buckles
We are afraid of being hurt again
Been stabbed in the back by our own friends
We don’t know if we can mend
Minds riddled with unsuccessful recoveries
We’re scared
Lord, we’re terrified
But dive in we must
Cause there has to be something better than this
For we see testimony of You in the sea
Your creation, all of nature
So with a sudden rush
We abandon our solitary perching place
And as we wash away the mourning dust
Immersed; we see Your face

The Harbour

Nothing in life makes me happier than when I'm by the sea. I can't tell you why, it just does. There's something majestic about the ocean and it just draws me in. The fresh air, the noise, nothing seems to clam me as much as standing by the sea. 

I have started a new blog, this one is called, 'Discover The Harbour'. A bit of a random name i guess, but let me explain my reasoning behind this. I write my blogs looking at my life and the things that Ive done, seen and like, and mainly about my faith. I'm not very vocal about my faith, I admit I find it hard to talk about. I can't say that I'm comfy in faith, and I don't know if I ever will be. I find it a struggle a lot of the time. I don't always see Gods path and let my own choices and directions govern where I'm Going. It often feels like I've been swept out in to a rough sea. struggling to keep above the waves. Drowning in my poor choices and all I want is to be safe.

I want to be in gods arms, in his love. That's where the harbour comes in. I see God as this safe place that will keep me afloat in life but shielding me from the storm beyond the walls. It's this refuge that i want to discover more of! 

I hope to get back into this blog, and share my experiences with you.