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When you love someone but it goes to waste…

So last night I had small group with Freedom Church Bristol. but let me tell you there was nothing SMALL about it. You know that feeling of “yes, I CAN change the world”, well I walked away feeling that way. One of the few profound questions that Dave asked us was along the lines of what’s our aims and visions for ourselves in the future, what do we want God to do through us. okay, when I get excited, I tend to not be able to say the things I really want to…well, in everyday circumstances really (that’s why I have a blog). Anyway, I really want to share what I actually mean; and this goes a little along with the message from “The Cave”

I want to gather up Heroes. A little like Samuel El Jackson in Avengers (cuz he’s so badass). But what is a hero? According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a hero is typically a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities or one who shows great courage. I am addressing females as well when I talk about Heroes, in fact, one of my biggest hero is indeed a female; my aunt Gwen who changed her whole life for me and staying humble, sacrificial and loving. and DO NOT ever think yourself not worth or good enough, God has Big plans for you.

To me, a hero is someone who does microscopic acts that makes a macroscopic change. And when I say microscopic acts, this goes from a small deeds, being there for someone, buying a friend a meal or sometimes it could mean going so out of your way that it turns your life is upside down for someone else. Why then did i use the term microscopic? Because a hero is humble as well, and selfless and gracious and perseveres, an overcomer and is sacrificial.

Rogue: “When they come out (metal claws)…does it hurt?
Wolverine: “Every time”  
(X-Men) 

A hero also live under a rule, a higher authority that guides them. Yes you can take references from movies and comics, but this is the real world and the everyday hero has no superpowers. So what gives them this strength? Jesus is the ultimate Hero. and when you have Jesus in you, you indeed, have a hero inside you.
and…..with great strength, comes great responsibility - Ben Parker (Spiderman)

Romans 15:1-2
“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbour for his good, to build him up”.

I dare you to know my God, he is SO real. Being a Christian doesn’t just mean going to church or believing in Jesus. Heck, I believed in Jesus my whole life but that was just me “admitting” there was a God. It is our RELATIONSHIP with Him is what makes one a Christian, we are called to be an Example, be “Christ-like”. Being in a relationship with someone means dedication, time, attentiveness and (brotherly/sisterly) love. When others see that integrity and dedication in you, that’s Christ from within and this is where my Heroes come from.

“The respond to integrity is Courage and the lack of it will case Fear for there is no consistency, what will you expose, where is your purity?” - Pastor Gary Snowzell.
There is no way you can put a fake image in front of someone for long.

Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering - Yoda (Star Wars)

So yes, I want to gather up Heroes; lets encourage and lift one up one another, to honor one another, make a difference in someone’s life and change the world. 

Romans12:6-9
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good”.