Mav's blog: "Training"

These days have been extremely clouded for me... and I could've sworn the last ounce of faith that I had in God went down the drain.. then I wake up to this chapter of my favorite book in the Bible.. and it gave me the deep realization of the spiritual warfare that is going on.

 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

 12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

James 1: 2-4, 12

One of the reasons I chose the name "endure the flames" revolves around the concept of.. never let circumstance define who you are, but define circumstance through domination by humility.  Waiting.. is a skill that brings so many answers to alot of mysteries.. but it's more than just revelation that one must seek.. I've understood during the years as a christian why is it so important to never break your cool.. to always love whenever there is no reason to do so.  It's easy to love someone that is kind to you.. it's harder to separate the sin from the person and loving them for who they really are.  Most religious or motivational speakers, do this huge mistake, they try to change you or give you the perception THAT YOU MUST CHANGE NOW.. it's bullshit.. we all have a completely different design.. for a purpose I will never fathom.  But one thing is true, this perseverance through faith (wich should always be expressed through love) is a huge part of the ascension that lies in this heart of mine.  I know I'm not a preacher or a saint, I never desired this... all I ever wanted was to know what it's like to love like God loves his creation, we'll never understand why bad things happen to good people, or why people that don't deserve anything in life gain more ritches than anyone else... one thing is certain.. we all die.. but it's not about death.. it's about how you chose to live. 

This is the reason I write this.. it's up to you to decide to live..

to breathe life when all hope is gone..

to love your brother.. when they decide to stop loving you or even worse.. stabbing you in the back.. (one must understand the necessity of never throwing pearls to the swine ** Matthew 7: 6)

to establish patience.. when searchin for an answer.. (proverbs 3:5-6)

All i know is i will never let circumstance define who I am, i will never let my emotions drive me.. I wish to ascend.. to not conform to the patterns of this world or my mind.. for we all have a design that no one will ever fully grasp.  To forgive your brother is to love.  To live in faith is to persevere.  And faith is pretty much useless without love.  (Galatians 5:6)