Perspective

Song: Firework by Katy Perry

I think I may actually be an adult now. Either that or I have finally put into practice some of the character-building life lessons I’ve had. In the new year, it’s such a time of reflection and hope for something new and better. We reflect on what didn’t go right in the previous year and what needs improvement. No one is exempt from having some things that need tweaking… especially little ole me. I was thinking about some things that I should have done differently and I immediately started the self-loathing and self bashing session. It was during the 2nd sentence into the monologue that I remembered just who I was. Christ saw it fit to forgive my sins, why shouldn’t I be able to extend the same grace and mercy to myself that He gave me? I am my best and worst critic. I can pick myself up or crush myself into a bailer of nothing special. However, I chose to see myself for the individual God created me to be. I know who I am. I know my worth. I know my value. And no matter what I may do, this never changes. I recently had a discussion with someone about my greatest fear. Mine was failure. I was scared to think that I did something contrary to what my intended purpose is to fulfill. The rebuttal given was yet another revelation similar to my previous statement. He whispered in my ear as if it was a precious gift for me to conceal and keep with me always. He stated “You can never fail if you don’t give up.” God will always lead you to your purpose if you truly listen. Perhaps that wasn’t verbatim- but it was the jewel I needed to walk away with. Love never fails. And perfect love casts out fear. So fear of failing shouldn’t even be within me. So I start this new year with a fresh perspective knowing that with God all things are possible.

Movie: Crazy Stupid Love

It’s no surprise that I love me some Steve Carell. I also love love. So a love story with Steve Carell- of course I’ll be on board. This is a story of a man who discovers his wife of 25 years wants a divorce. She had become bored in the marriage and was unfaithful to her husband. Through self discovery instigated by a random stranger in a bar (played by Gosling), Cal (played by Carell) learns to forgive his wife and fight for what’s most important—his soul mate and his love. Gosling’s character also changes by discovering how shallow and surface level his playboy, materialistic life is when meeting a quirky yet vulnerable girl. She challenges him. She makes fun of him. She helps him to remove the façade by being herself. There’s nothing like being in a relationship that you can be your complete self.