Unexpected

"Now, I Nebuchadnezzar praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride."

The last part of this verse hit me. "He is able to humble those who walk in pride." I have a tendency to walk with pride that is not rightfully mine. Just last night, I was given a blow. A few friends and I were talking about church and when I asked if they knew I was a Christian, I was told no. Until this point, I thought I was doing okay. I thought I was living my life for God. I thought, I was showing through my walk and everything who I lived for.

This is what I thought.

Last night, when I got home, I began praying and asking for forgiveness. Then, I cried. I was crying because of my pride and shame. However, I will not live with this shame. God has restored me. He gives us people to show us an outside perspective. I thank God for showing me this. I hope I can continue to grow and that He continues to show me more of the things I am doing well in and the things I should change.

Thank you.

What's in a Horse?

Recently William Shakespeare's words, "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!" has gone through my mind. I am not sure what made me think of this. I have not read Richard III since high school. But, none the less, these words popped in my head. And now because of these words I am writing this.

Richard III shouted this after his horse was slain. He was hoping to receive a horse to flee from his enemies. Now, I have no enemies like Richard had at this point. No one is trying to kill me, I mean. But there are things that I feel are very relevant to this quote.

Since I have moved to Korea, I have often found myself quite sidetracked. Sidetracked from my talents, sidetracked from my friends, and sidetracked from my God. It is so easy to get caught up in the day and completely forget to simply pray. This past week, I felt this cry from Richard but in a different way. I simply cry I want more of You and that starts with me becoming focused. Focused on the things that are important. I am in Korea for a purpose and plan on following through.