"I have ovecome the world"

When I see a "life is good" sticker on a car, I want to stop and go up to the person driving and ask them what world are they living in, because I want to move and experience the good life with them. I just wonder how many people have put that sticker on their car and removed it shortly after because they had to be at a high point in life to buy it and put it on their $30,000 car. I'm sorry if you have this sticker and if it stands for something I don't know about, or means something to you. I am so blessed and definitely love certain aspects of my life, but I just wish it would stay true as long as it was on my car.

Its comforting to hear my Mom or Dad tell me not to worry, and that everything is going to be alright. I'm not quite sure how I could get through some days without hearing that from them, its like an automatic peace phrase for me no matter if it is in person, over the phone, or written. It also reminds me that things could always be worse deep in my mind. Its when I look at LIFE and the BIG picture that I get overwhelmed and think too much, and sometimes hearing its going to be fine does not seem to calm the beast of worry in my head. Why is it that hearing this from God so many times in the bible, I still seem to worry? Maybe I haven't been looking at the small things in life as much as I really need to. Like watching my wife snore at night, I'm just glad she is breathing. Or how I remembered how to tie my shoes today, I'm just glad I have shoes. Or walking in my home and seeing how happy my dog is to see me again, I'm just happy to be loved. Man, isn't it just sad how we forget that we are so blessed, and to worry about tomorrow and what we will eat or wear. I forget that the sun rises everyday, and gravity keeps my feet on the ground, and oxygen fills my lungs, and I have have never ever controlled any of these things in my life, and I doubt that you have either. Even though I know a couple of people think they hung the moon, but I think they have to be 3 sheets in the wind to think of themselves so highly.

I want to share this scripture.

Matthew 6:31-33
Do not worry then, saying, "What will we eat?" or "What will we drink?"' or "What will we wear for clothing?" For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Wow, the only way I can ever live without worry is to know that there is more to it than this life, and the One that I serve can actually make me a promise that I have reason to rest in peace.

"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33.

Love,
Jared

Polamalu

I am exhausted by my sinful nature. Things have been good lately. Its hard for me when I feel fine, its the time I am a stale believer. This gravity is a strong force and it is seemingly pulling me down with it these days. Thats why I am writing on here I guess.

One of my favorite football players is Troy Polamalu and I didnt even know he was a believer until recently. But I found this short interview of him and he talks about Prayer. Really cool stuff to see, and very encouraging. Watch it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScKhG3RB1qY

I love you guys, and I hope you will keep your chins up during these winter days!
JARED