Great Things...

Never thought this journey would be more than just about trying to lose weight. Let me just say that my very walk with God has been tested since I took on this challenge last year. Through broken friendships and the backstabbing world of entertainment, there's so many people that seem to want to see you fail.

I find it ironic the Christian Bookstores have a "Self-Help" Section. Is that even possible? The Bible IS NOT a self-help book, yet many people look at it as one, with the stupid idea that God only helps those who help themselves. How can that be possible? I've even heard Uncle Jesse quote it on the Dukes of Hazzard!! If we could help ourselves then there would be no need for Jesus Christ to have ever died on the cross... period!!

With all that said, I'm finding not so much that I'm trying to be a better person, but I'm submitting my life to let God do it for me. It's amazing how much different those two ideas are. If you're trying to be a better person, it's almost as if you're taking credit for the results. If you submit your life to God, and let Him do it for you, there's a lot less stress, and you eliminate the idea that God loves you because you're a good person. He loves you, but not because you're a good person, because He created you in His own image. My favorite author, C.S. Lewis said it best, "The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us."

I'm find a renewed responsibility to fall in God's mercy & grace each day. To forget what other people say, forget their actions & focus on the One who made me with a divine purpose. Vengeance is the Lord's, therefore it's not my place to try and "get back" at someone who may have done me wrong. I don't want to lead anyone astray, for I will one day be held accountable for my actions, as will everyone else.

It's kind of funny because lately, I've been a lot more serious around people, who would expect me to try and make them laugh. Personally, I think it's just where I am spiritually. I'm still working on my first novel, which will be awesome once I finish.

Physically, I'm feeling much better, eating better. I've backed off heavily on eating foods with a lot of sugar. Been drinking Power Aid Zero a lot more lately, which has also been better than overloading on carbonated beverages (I only drink Diet). A lot of great things are happening right now!

Forever In Christ,

Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com

Psalm 126:3 - "The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy."