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Giving mom something to be proud of
actual text message sent to my mom...
Soo.. way too often the topic is brought up on how Brandon is doing or how things are going.. and too often if not always it's a conversation my own family and or people in general have with sadness or worry.. and never would anyone be proud
But how is 'Joe Blow' (an unbeliever and self-righteous) doing? And because he may not have a drug problem and may have a house and a car... he is doing soo good.. I'm soo proud of him!!
When little do people realize that if it is so natural to look down on the character of a drug addict then there is a much bigger fault of character to be analyzed in this message! And if you cannot see that this is a struggle for so many across the world and open up your heart to encourage rather than shame.. and all the while knowing that you yourself along with the rest of the world have problems of honestly much greater character flaw than the drug addict then you are the sad story and not the drug addict named Brandon Holland
My point is everyone is all stuck on drugs or no drugs... this is a meaningless and empty validation of proud worthiness. Because the drug issue is a sin issue and even if overcame would not make you worthy of anything in truth..
So be proud that I have wisdom and truth over knowledge and self-control... be proud that in the bigger picture this issue keeps me humble and speaks volumes to people with drug issues by me still putting all trust in God despite the shame of my peers. Because I know that everything is not what it seems... many people across the world just like me are the bad apple.. black sheep.. shame of their family. But are also really the one that seek the truth of God and have faith unmatched and have a heart of gold to share with others that they are not to be condemned but to be encouraged because in all reality the biggest problem in society is selfishness and greed.. and standing firm on the principle that my basis of worthiness comes only from God.
Be proud that I wrote this in true belief of it.. and that I understand what I'm talking about and that I love others and want to encourage a group of drug addicts to know they are being sold a lie in society.. and give them confidence by exposing the fact that we are all unworthy drug addict or not.. preacher or career criminal. But that the only authentic factor deciding your worthiness is admitting your weaknesses and allowing God to save you.. and with this salvation and forgiveness demonstrated by God Almighty you want to let the world know that their parents or peers don't have to understand or be proud.. but that the only thing worthy of being proud of is the believer's heart despite misunderstood shame so ignorantly put on you.
So next time someone ask how I'm doing.. you can tell them seemingly not so great.. but that regardless of circumstances He always puts his trust in the Lord and never any stock in the corrupt and ignorant acceptance of the world. And he would want me to add.. that if that's not a reason to be proud.. and if what you were hoping to hear is I have overcome my drug problem.. then truth is you're not cut from my clothe and I would encourage you to re-examine what is worthy to be proud of!
© 2024 Brandon Holland
Soo.. way too often the topic is brought up on how Brandon is doing or how things are going.. and too often if not always it's a conversation my own family and or people in general have with sadness or worry.. and never would anyone be proud
But how is 'Joe Blow' (an unbeliever and self-righteous) doing? And because he may not have a drug problem and may have a house and a car... he is doing soo good.. I'm soo proud of him!!
When little do people realize that if it is so natural to look down on the character of a drug addict then there is a much bigger fault of character to be analyzed in this message! And if you cannot see that this is a struggle for so many across the world and open up your heart to encourage rather than shame.. and all the while knowing that you yourself along with the rest of the world have problems of honestly much greater character flaw than the drug addict then you are the sad story and not the drug addict named Brandon Holland
My point is everyone is all stuck on drugs or no drugs... this is a meaningless and empty validation of proud worthiness. Because the drug issue is a sin issue and even if overcame would not make you worthy of anything in truth..
So be proud that I have wisdom and truth over knowledge and self-control... be proud that in the bigger picture this issue keeps me humble and speaks volumes to people with drug issues by me still putting all trust in God despite the shame of my peers. Because I know that everything is not what it seems... many people across the world just like me are the bad apple.. black sheep.. shame of their family. But are also really the one that seek the truth of God and have faith unmatched and have a heart of gold to share with others that they are not to be condemned but to be encouraged because in all reality the biggest problem in society is selfishness and greed.. and standing firm on the principle that my basis of worthiness comes only from God.
Be proud that I wrote this in true belief of it.. and that I understand what I'm talking about and that I love others and want to encourage a group of drug addicts to know they are being sold a lie in society.. and give them confidence by exposing the fact that we are all unworthy drug addict or not.. preacher or career criminal. But that the only authentic factor deciding your worthiness is admitting your weaknesses and allowing God to save you.. and with this salvation and forgiveness demonstrated by God Almighty you want to let the world know that their parents or peers don't have to understand or be proud.. but that the only thing worthy of being proud of is the believer's heart despite misunderstood shame so ignorantly put on you.
So next time someone ask how I'm doing.. you can tell them seemingly not so great.. but that regardless of circumstances He always puts his trust in the Lord and never any stock in the corrupt and ignorant acceptance of the world. And he would want me to add.. that if that's not a reason to be proud.. and if what you were hoping to hear is I have overcome my drug problem.. then truth is you're not cut from my clothe and I would encourage you to re-examine what is worthy to be proud of!
© 2024 Brandon Holland
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