You may be asking yourself, “Is this just another one of
Brad’s attempt at click-bait?”
He has written some pretty shocking blogs already. What in the world could he be writing about
that is so shocking?
Am I going to be offended after reading this?
Hopefully not, but please hear me out.
I am shocked that I live in the greatest country on earth,
and that I have so many freedoms that millions of people around the world take
for granted!
I am shocked that I was raised by the most loving, Godly
parents a kid could ever ask for!
I am shocked that I am married to the most beautiful,
talented, compassionate woman I have ever met!
I am shocked that we have three healthy, kind, creative,
intelligent children who love Jesus with all of their hearts!
I am shocked that we have more than enough of everything
that we need!
I am shocked that we have a church family who loves us so
deeply!
I am shocked by all of the amazing friendships I have been
able to have!
I am shocked that I get paid to do what I love: sharing the
life-changing truth of Jesus-Christ with students and adults!
I am shocked that I have had the opportunity to travel the
world telling others about the God who loves them unconditionally!
This may sound like I am gloating, but I must tell you where
all of these shocking blessings come from.
I am shocked that the God of the universe loves me with an indescribable
love! That He thinks about me continually!
That He surrounds me with loving-kindness!
I am shocked that through Jesus Christ I am forgiven of ALL
of my sins! (And I will let you in on a
little secret: I am guilty of some pretty shocking sins that I am never going
to tell you about!)
I am shocked that no matter how abundantly full my life
feels, God continues to pour out more!
I am shocked that God continually overwhelms me with
blessings that I could never earn or deserve!
I am shocked at how easily I take all of these things for
granted!
