Sunday, May 31, 2009
Ultimatum

As I'm scrolling through the internet, I read blogs and personal pages and look up profiles. I notice some of these sites or profiles, always come with a "warning", a message of self-defence or a proclamation of character and consequences. Different people give different "warnings". Some will tell you to piss off in your face, others speak of themselves as nice people who are nice to you when not offended.

It's a little unusual to me that people think that other people are gonna hurt them all the time if they don't put out defensive messages. When I click on a blog, sometimes the first thing I see is a warning to be nice or else, and a set of rules on what one can or cannot do in that person's online space. Why is everyone building walls made of self-thought theories and rules? How do you force yourself to live in such an environment? The idea to only be nice to a nice person is in itself, a funny thing. Doesn't the Bible say that we should love our enemies too? If everyone is so defensive, to the point of being offensive, we can't ask ourselves why the world is so cold and merciless. Because it starts from us.

That aside, I want to share something important. Today, I found my direction in life. I found the answer to the question everyone has been asking. The most important question that teachers and parents always have on their lips; what do I want to do in life? Well I've got it. I've finally nailed it. My answer? I want to live to honour my Father. I want to please Him through my actions and my work, through my thoughts and words, through my interactions with my family and friends. I want to give because He has given me. Now y'all may say, "that ain't an occupation like being a doctor or a teacher!" Yeah no it ain't! This is much cooler than that! It's a job for life!

Teachers, friends, everyone, stop asking and read this! This is who I am. I hope that in your heart, you have the same desire as me.

You are always in my prayers. Goodnight!