Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Zach

                                                                                  
This is my cousin, Zach. Zach and I were born twenty days apart. He'll be turning 20 on May 10th and I'll be 20 on May 30th. It's hard to believe that we have been livin life for twenty years. I'm sure my aunt and my mom feel like it was just yesterday that we were having family get togethers and everyone was passing around the babies. ha ha good times So twenty years have passed and now, and as I reflect back to when we were kids--i just KNOW that God has blessed me with Zach as my cousin. okay, so he got me into trouble a few times..but he has also taught me a lot. Ever since we were little, Zach has been a risk taker. He is gonna do what he wants to do, and nothing you say or do will stop him. Now, we all know that THAT can get us in trouble sometimes..and I think he'll tell you that it has. But, what I have learned from him is to go after what I want and not let anything or anyone stop me.
 As I look at my life and how I have decided to follow Jesus and let His will become my will, I want just that. To be able to go after what I want (what Jesus wants for my life) with everything I have. Nothing is gonna hold me back. This attitude is such a beautiful thing in today's world..because if you look around you there are plenty of distractions and people telling you that it's not gonna work. But let me tell you something, if I serve the God who created this universe then who are they to say that what He has planned for me isn't going to work? It won't be easy, it might take some sacrifices, but if it's of the Lord..then it's RIGHT. Sure, I have no idea what my life is going to look like in a couple of years. But God does and I have found such peace in that and not only peace but such excitement because I know that if my God is for me then who can be against me?? I guess I just wanted to share the pure and simple fact that I love not being in control and that I serve a God who is painting a beautiful mural called--Taylor's life. And, all I have to do is sit back and watch Him work. Blocking out all those outside voices that are screaming at me to ask Jesus what in the world He thinks He is doing because it doesn't make sense. What I know is that it doesn't have to..cause if I could understand what God has planned for my life..then I wouldn't need Him would I? Hallelujah that I NEED Him and Hallelujah that He WANTS me!! May I become more and more everyday like a child blindfolded riding peacefully on their Daddy's shoulders because He is stronger than me and He has the best for me in mind.
Now, back to Zach. The highlight of my year? probably. He came down this past weekend to see me at Tech. I hadn't seen him in a very long time. It was so good to spend some time with him and just listen to him talk. I thank the Lord everyday for not only giving me a cousin my own age (which is a big deal..you can get bored at those family get togethers), but also giving me someone who has become my best friend. I cherish the time we do have together even though it isn't much and I love knowing that he'll be there for me always even if it is at a distance.
So all that to say-- God is good. Zach is my favorite. and...I'm excited to see what God has planned for my life!!!

i stand in awe of Jesus
Tay