How are you doing buddy?

How are you doing? This may be the most common question you hear everyday. As I was wondering around campus today I heard a response that kind of took me by surprise. "Living." This made me wonder, is this a negative response or positive? To me "living" is such a blessing... Each day the Lord surprises me with beautiful gifts every where I look, whether or not I recognize them is up to me.  But the precious Lord doesn't bless only me. Psalm 128:5 "May the LORD bless you... all the days of your life." But what about those around me? What about you? We fail to recognize God's blessing all the time. Some of my favorites that I get to see daily are sunsets, beautiful scenery, smiles and laughter, and even the fact that I am physically able to walk using my two feet and have all of my senses. (Just to name a few)

Sunset at Kanakuk K-West (thanks to April Dickerson's wonderful photography skills)

The beautiful entrance to FSU

 

Flashback to cheer practice

Another flashback to a fun snow day in Texas goofing off with friends

But maybe the answer "living" doesn't have to be a positive or negative response. Maybe it is just stating your complacency with life. So are you "living?" Actually "living?" Or have you fallen into a pattern and just living a complacent life?

I challenge you to LIVE and be BOLD.

Philippians 4:4-7
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."