uninspired,

actually, that is completely impossible! I am always inspired by God and his creation and everything that he has to offer! But I did have writers block today. It has been awful but here I go!

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
There's an old saying: "Money can't buy happiness." Hahaha! How about a big fat FALSE! Money can buy happiness. You can buy all kinds of things that'll make you happy.. I mean think about new shoes, a purse, a manicure, halo 3, a DVD, a cool car. I think that everyone can agree that these things can make you happy. But here's the thing: happiness is only temporary. Oh! See the catch there. So sure you can buy all of these things and be happy but by fulfilling your happiness through materialistic items, you will be let down. This happiness will not be eternal! The shoes will go out of style, the purse will wear and tear, the nail polish will chip, the DVD will get boring after the tenth time you watch it, and even the car will get old and broken down eventually.
Instead of pursuing happiness, pursue contentment. Content by definition means to be satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else. And being satisfied is a good feeling. It's a secure feeling.
So how do you find contentment? Well I have searched throughout my life for contentment and happiness. I have turned to clothes, friends, talents, you name it. What I have learned is contentment comes from trusting God. It's acknowledging that everything you have is a gift from God and is a blessing. It's admiring and appreciating the things God has given you. God says in the bible not to worry, he will provide so we should not continue to yell “MORE MORE MORE! ” but we should be grateful. The most overwhelming and satisfying emotions can come from just learning how to use the things God has given you to be a blessing to others.
I will let you in on a little something… read this first!
Matthew 5:3-12
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Now I don’t know about you but Jesus’ words here goes against my perception of happiness. It goes against lies that the world has fed me and it even goes against what my heart has to say! Even though this goes against what I have been told and what I have learned, I will follow it because I'm going to get my instructions for life from the One who gave us life in the first place.

I have found in the past two years that to be happy and content, you have to be selfless and othersish instead of selfish.

Now I have not done this yet but I want to provide you with a task, or a mission.

This week, step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Take a homeless person out to lunch, talk to the misfit at your school, tell your parents how much you value them and do something like taking out the trash, spend some time talking to folks at a retirement home, smile more, or even share the message of the gospel with your friends instead of unloading all of your problems on them ( Not that that is a bad thing!), I hope that you read Matthew 5:3-12 so many times that you say it in your sleep! Do whatever it takes to engrave these words in your heart and in your mind. Even just loving someone can do the trick. Sometimes, that is all people need. Actually.. a lot of the time, that is all people need. Try to make this upcoming week revolve around someone else. BE COURAGEOUS AND DON’T BACK DOWN! Try to make a difference in somebody else’s life and tell me what you experience or what obstacles you face.