Sheep

One of the most beautiful stories I have ever heard came from a man I admire and know is a great man called of God. He told me about a dream he had years ago.

He laid down to sleep. Thinking about nothing other than his his day. Slowly he slipped into unconsciousness.

He opens his eyes to a beautiful untouched beach.
The waves roll in, as the warm breeze blows through.
This seems to be one of the most beautiful sights to be seen.
One that his eyes are unable to conquer as a mortal.
As he stands there completely speechless he sees a being manifest itself down the beach a ways.
He immediately is overwhelmed with the recognition of his Savior.
Jesus Christ walks towards him, while this man wastes no time striding towards him.
After a never long enough conversation with his Savior, whispered are simple words.
"I must tend to my other sheep."
The words slowly cut through Taylor as he realizes his time with his idol is over.
"Let me help you, I will come with."
Jesus slowly begins to walk away, not before warming the man's body.
"You must stay."
And with that is was over.

I envy this man..

Weird Days

Today is one of those weird days.
The days your inner self competes against itself.
You have one side dreaming out loud.
You have another bleeding it's doubts throughout your thoughts.
One crying to be held.
The other wanting to be left alone.
So many different stories and memories to each.
I appreciate these days because of the thinking that gets done.
I often motivate myself during these hours.
And all in the same swoop, demotivate myself.
Some will emerge victorious.
Those are the sides that will decide my fate for the next week or so.
Today is one of those weird days.
The days you feel like doing everything.
And yet the days you feel like doing absolutely nothing worthwhile.
The days you make plans.
The days your imperfections scratch into your core.
You scream out for help and hear no reply.
The love from God snatches your being and warms you.
Then the day is over.
Your hand reaches through everything piled on top of you.
It grasps the new found hope.
You emerge victorious.
I await that time of day.
Because today.
Well today is one of those weird days.