SOCIETY SUCKS!

Lets be honest, society sucks. If we were to truly take a step back and see the true destruction that society causes in our lives then I think you would agree with me.

For some odd reason we have bought into this idea that society is allowed to run our lives. We allow society to tell us what to wear, where to shop, what our weight should be, what music we should listen to, and just about any other aspect of our lives. Sure all of these things may seem harmless but if we were to be honest with ourselves, I think we would be able to see the damage society causes.

Growing up I deeply struggled with my self-image. Throughout middle school and high school, the majority of my body was covered in acne. This may seem small and meaningless but when society tells you that you should have perfect skin then the small issue of acne becomes quite large. People in my classes and school would make remarks like “Why don’t you just wash your face” or “Ew gross,” these remarks began to control my life and I began doing everything in my power to make this natural issue go away. After taking 60+ medications and face washes, I realized that maybe I should just stop trying. But once again those remarks began controlling my life, and I was back trying to rid my skin of these awful blemishes. Time and time again I would beg God to take this ugly acne away and make me look normal, and He would often respond with “Joe, shut up”. Now I don’t actually think that’s the way God said it, but at the time that’s what I needed to hear. During this time I was participating in a Bible devotion and was led to a verse in Genesis 1.

“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27).

As I read this verse over and over again I could not fathom the fact that the God who created this universe, also decided to create ME in HIS image. I allowed society’s opinions of me to control my life and dictate what I should look like. After discovering that I am made in the image of a perfect creator I began rejecting the lies of society, and believing the truth that I was created in Gods perfect image. Don’t get me wrong, I still struggle with my self-esteem, but I now am able to stand firm on who God says I am an not what society says I should be.  

This week I just want to encourage you to reject those lies that society is yelling at you. Its not going to be easy, but the reward is great.

Blessings,

Joe

This Is Me

Hey friends,

If you are reading this you are probably wondering why I have decided to create this blog. Well I only wish I had an answer for you. I don’t have a college degree, tons of life experience, or much that may seem of value to you, but who knows, maybe I have something to say that you need to hear.

I am a 20-year-old guy who is consistently searching for what’s next. I was born and raised in a large family with seven siblings (five brothers and two sisters). Life has consistently been an adventure since the day of my birth and that adventure still continues today. No my life has not always been easy, nor do I expect it to get any easier than it currently is. I am a huge nature enthusiast and when its warm out you will probably find me somewhere in my hammock or in the forest (sometimes both).  I am currently completing my freshman year of college with Liberty University Online while working at my home church. I choose to embrace the reality that God is the creator of this world, and sent His son Jesus to save a selfish idiot like me, but we’ll get into more of that later.

This blog is mainly going to be used to share cool things I’m learning about life, but will also include a mixture of thoughts, feelings, and personal revelations.

If you’re into this blog thing I encourage you to check back in with mine every so often to see what’s new.

Blessings,

Joe