My Vision

When it comes to thinking about the future of this blog and my own future as a member of Planet Earth and the Kingdom of Heaven, I realize that I am just a small piece of the grandiose puzzle that is Life. The other day while in one my classes at Abilene Christian University, I was having what some would describe as a teen’s life crisis; a desire to be important and popular.

            While thinking about my lack of importance and small part in Life’s Musical, revelation came to me that being in this time and place offers me a challenge. Born into this particular stage of America and culture of the world, with issues that are different than any other time in history, I have a call to action to do what I can to better this world, even if in a miniscule way that no historian will ever tell about, nor any author would ever write about. But I feel a vocation to something more, to be steward of innovation.

            That revelation inspires this blog. In fact, that revelation sets my life in a new direction, a path of a larger vision for my life and legacy; to leave something behind that says I did my part as a member of the universe to make it a better place for freedom and all people to live in. With this challenge to myself and all you who read this blog, we must first understand three crucial elements of taking responsibility of our creation in this specific time and place.

1. You cannot do it alone.
2. You must find your identity.
3. You cannot do it alone.

Community and Identity is core to the individual’s education. We cannot live in a way that exerts our own accomplishments over others unless we plan to be unpopular to the general public. Whoever liked a person that flaunted their winnings? What our world needs right now are meek individuals working together to solve the biggest problems such as world poverty, sex and labor trafficking, and water/food shortages. These issues can only be resolved with group work, team effort, and a positive mindset that community is the answer to sustainable progress.

            On the case of Personal Identity, individuals that do not yet know who they are, what they believe in, and what skills/talents they can contribute, are not yet ready to be in positions of global leadership. In all honesty, our world needs leaders that are rooted in their personal faith, convicted by the love of family and friends. For me this means more time spent in prayer discerning my own way to shape the future. I will continue to be informed about the world and my nation by reading news articles and watching videos. I will advocate for issues that I agree with or want fixed.

            Lastly, I don’t wish to discourage any involvement in Life’s Musical, but share with you that there is a time and place for each of us to sing. If you are ready, then sing, and if you are not yet ready, then keep practicing and finish the show with a standing applause.