Do Hard Things - Personalized

Good Afternoon! I'd like to start out my post today, by saying "Thank you" to all of you who left kind, thoughtful comments on my blog. It is good to meet all of you friends and followers! Also, one big hug to my new aunt, Lynnette, for so kindly thinking of me and featuring me on her blog along with my Momma

Are you familiar with the book Do Hard Things? Well, regardless of whether or not you have read the book, I'm sure most of you have at least heard of it. Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris, is a wonderful book. With an inspiring call to action for this generation, the book challenges teens to rebel against the low expectations set by today's culture.

"Do Hard Things is thee Harris twins' revolutionary message in it's purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential."

Although Do Hard Things is a wonderful book and I whole-heartedly encourage every young person to read it, I think that there is a sub topic that is hardly touched upon...While the Harris twins are inspiring, encouraging, and instilling vision into teens to rebel against low expectations and live for Jesus Christ, doing BIG things for Him, I also feel that it is important to look at the other message to Do Hard Things.

We all want to do big things for God; become a recording artist, write a book, start ministries. Big glamorous things. And while big, exciting things are wonderful, what about the not-so-glamorous? When perhaps we may not be noticed, or it might not be adventurous, are we still willing to do hard things"?

Getting to the main object of this post, What about doing hard things when it doesn't not relate to a fantastical vision for the furthering of the Gospel?
I have always dreamed BIG dreams. A lack of dreams is most definitely NOT an issue for me. Living in a fantastical world of dreams for the future has always held great comfort.
Personally, I ask myself: "What about doing hard things in 'real' life?" Of course we all want to do "Hard"(cool, glamorous) things for God, but what about when it means doing chores for a sick sibling, catching up on that long-ignored stack of homework, and controlling anger? What about when doing hard things means sacrificing something you love(youth group, TV, music), overcoming procrastination, bringing your thoughts into captivity, bringing lust under control, or learning to trust in God's sovereign plan for your life? What about those hard things? Spurred on through the book, I have lately been working on hard things in my life, on a every-day level along with the spiritual level...

Even when the "things" are painful and really, truly "hard"; When things are a drag and not in the least bit "fun", will we(I) still do hard things?

I challenge you. I challenge you to evaluate your every-day life, and work on a personal level to Do Hard Things!

What Hard Thing are you doing?

Through the power and blood of the cross,
Josh