This Is The Future.

Hello All.

Yes, I quoted an Owl City song in the title of this post... I like Owl City.
And the song has a lot of truth in it. You're not alone, and the future is right now. Stop waiting for something else to happen for you to be motivated or something. Right now is the time to act and do whatever it is you've dreamed of. At least start working toward it.
Those are just a few thoughts that have been going through my head lately. THERE"S NO BETTER TIME THAN RIGHT NOW TO BEGIN. To begin doing whatever it is that you KNOW you need to do!
Of course, this doesn't apply to everything... But many things like getting a career, letting go of the past, cleaning your room, working out, breaking a bad habit, getting better grades, and having a better attitude.
I know it's cliche but attitude REALLY is everything. Our reactions to difficult situations reflect who we really are. How you behave should reflect your beliefs. If you believe that violence is wrong you aren't gonna go around beating people up, right? Because the point of believing that is to make a statement and hopefully with how you are behaving you can get more people to believe what you believe.
Today is the day to start. TODAY. Today you can look out at the dark, rainy day and say "This is beautiful." Because, well, IT IS! Rain grows things, rain brings rainbows, rain makes it better. RAIN IS BEAUTIFUL.

Life is learning to dance in the rain. Not mope around singing "Rain, rain, go away." Enjoy it. Next thing you know you could be stranded in a desert dreaming of that rain. Don't take those tough times in life for granted. They're helping you GROW. They are sustaining you. Ups and downs just mean you're alive. It's all going to work out wonderfully. Just TRUST. <3

-Joyously Devoted To Jesus-

-Herachio Joy-

It's a whole new year!

Hey guys, did you miss me?!
I missed writing on here. It's one of my favorite things to do. One of my New Years Resolutions is to write a blog post AT LEAST once a month. :) I'll try my best.

I'm so psyched for this year! Last year there was a lot of good and a lot of bad. But looking back, it was a great year for growing. I've grown a lot this year. I've learned a lot about myself, about my friends, about my family, about the world, and about God. Many things changed, some of it hurt, and some of it didn't. I know that all in all, last year was a huge step toward growing up and knowing my purpose.

God works ALL things together for the good of those who love Him(Romans 8:28). :) That is something I've had to keep in mind all year. All of these things, whether they're a trial or a triumph, it is being worked together for good. It's a beautiful mess. It's a joyful trial and triumph. It's all filled with joy no matter how difficult, or how different from what I WANTED. Maybe some of it isn't what I wanted, but it's what I NEEDED. I'm sure you can all relate to that. God's plan is often different from our own. It's unexpected, it's mysterious.

I wrote this poem, it's about me, God, and all of us. I just wanted to write a poem describing some of what God has been doing in me, some of the things I've learned over the past year/years. Enjoy!

Poem: Who I am because of You.

I have struggled through hardships, as everyone has. 

 I know God still loves me, no matter what anyone says. 

I have mastered the art of dancing in the rain. 

 I can see through the eyes of those who are in pain.

I can look back and honestly say that I have no regrets.

 I've been ransomed with blood, Jesus paid ALL my debts.

You made us all different, with a purpose in mind.

 You made us with passions, traits, and gifts we have yet to find.

You forgive countless times and help us through it all.

 You pick us up all of the many times that we fall.

You make it all better if I give it all to You, 

 And somehow You make every day brand new.

I can only be completely sure of You.

  I know You will always see me through. 

If we love God, He truly does work things together for our good. Even when it seems like it isn't for our good, it is. If it's God's work, it'll turn out great. And when something awful happens and it feels like the sky is falling, give it all to God. He'll turn it into something absolutely beautiful. 

~Joyously Devoted To Jesus~

~Herachio Joy~