“What will be your space jam?”– Kid President
It’s the start of another long and hectic week. The weather still stinks. I’m stuck in a rut and just can’t seem to get myself right. Yuck, yuck, yuck… A lot of us are guilty of thinking along these lines at times, myself included.
Try this on for size: God has blessed me with another day of life! It’s one day closer to summer! I can do this and will get through this, even if it takes time! A lot of us could probably work a little harder at changing our perspective at times, myself included.
Sometimes we all could use a little pep talk. And who better to give it than a young kid full of life, energy and optimism. I came across a video the other day that I thought was worth sharing.
So go be awesome and enjoy life, because it’s way too short.
And in case you need another reminder, as you close your eyes tonight, please keep Samantha Slusak and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Samantha had been living with an SCI for the past seven years and died unexpectedly a few nights ago. She was 23 years old.
Stand Strong.
Scott
Out of the mouths of babes. We all need a pep talk once in a while. Just think, we are one day closer to summer. Love to you. and God bless.
hey scott i get the blues and then reflect on “HOPE”.. Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” This is not what the Bible means by hope. The biblical definition of hope is “confident expectation.” Hope is a firm assurance regarding things that are unclear and unknown (Romans 8:24-25; Hebrews 11:1, 7). Hope is a fundamental component of the life of the righteous (Proverbs 23:18). Without hope, life loses its meaning (Lamentations 3:18; Job 7:6) and in death there is no hope (Isaiah 38:18; Job 17:15). The righteous who trust or put their hope in God will be helped (Psalm 28:7), and they will not be confounded, put to shame, or disappointed (Isaiah 49:23). The righteous, who have this trustful hope in God, have a general confidence in God’s protection and help (Jeremiah 29:11) and we should be free from fear and anxiety (Psalm 46:2-3).
The certainty of this blessed future is guaranteed through the indwelling of the Spirit (Romans 8:23-25), Christ in us (Colossians 1:27), and the resurrection of Christ (Acts 2:26). Hope is produced by endurance through suffering (Romans 5:2-5) and is the inspiration behind endurance (1 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 6:11). Those who hope in Christ will see Christ exalted in life and in death (Philippians 1:20). Trustworthy promises from God give us hope (Hebrews 6:18-19), and we may boast in this hope (Hebrews 3:6) and exhibit great boldness in our faith (2 Corinthians 3:12). By contrast, those who do not place their trust in God are said to be without hope (Ephesians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:13).Along with faith and love, hope is an enduring virtue of the Christian life (1 Corinthians 13:13), and love springs from hope (Colossians 1:4-5). Hope produces joy and peace in believers through the power of the Spirit (Romans 12:12; 15:13). Paul attributes his apostolic calling to the hope of eternal glory (Titus 1:1-2). Hope in the return of Christ is the basis for believers to purify themselves in this life (Titus 2:11-14, 1 John 3:3). The New Testament idea of hope is the recognition that in Christ is found the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises (Matthew 12:21, 1 Peter 1:3). Christian hope is rooted in faith in the divine salvation in Christ (Galatians 5:5). Hope of Christians is brought into being through the presence of the promised Holy Spirit (Romans 8:24-25). It is the future hope of the resurrection of the dead (Acts 23:6), the promises given to Israel (Acts 26:6-7), the redemption of the body and of the whole creation (Romans 8:23-25), eternal glory (Colossians 1:27), eternal life and the inheritance of the saints (Titus 3:5-7), the return of Christ (Titus 2:11-14), transformation into the likeness of Christ (1 John 3:2-3), the salvation of God (1 Timothy 4:10) or simply Christ Himself (1 Timothy 1:1).
from the NASB Bible.. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.. my definition of hope is ” having a confident assurance of the future”!! i know all in my heart things are so tuff for you and many of us But yes we must be joyfull for what the Lord has done for us and what He has planned for the time comming..
BOTTOM Line for me; i have Faith in Jesus Christ, He is my Lord and Has already Saved me from the Future.. i am guilty every day of being sad even though i know and believe all the Bible is teaching me.. I pray for you my friend, God Bless You..
As gooder as it gets! And I’ve got some sunshine coming your way!!!:):):)
What a great way to start today. Once again- Thank you Scott!
My heartfelt sympathy to Samantha’s family.
Only 50 more days until Spring – I start the countdown as soon as winter begins. It is GREAT fun to see the days melt away, just like the snows of winter.
God Bless You,
Mary
I, too, was blown away by this kid/script/direction. I wish we all had the spunk and optimism you both share. The world will be a beautiful place when it happens.
A great Monday video!
Thanks for sharing Scott.
I am so sorry to hear about Samantha. My heart goes out to her family. Grieving is hard, as I am finding out.
Scotty-boy!!
Understand the “funk” you’re describing. Thanks for pep talk my brother. We gotta roll hard…..everyday. Love you, bud.
Ricky Bobby
To: The Little Train That Could.
How inspiring! Kid President!