 
On May 3rd, my 14 year old daughter and I attended the "Do Hard Things" Conference presented by Alex & Brett Harris, the twin founders of the Rebelution, and their father, Gregg Harris. The twins also wrote a book titled, Do Hard Things (A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations). It was a wonderful conference making a positive impact on teens. The worship team was led by Joel Harris (one of the twins' brothers). The songs selected were meaningful. I would like to share part of the lyric to one of the songs: "We must go, live to feed the hungry, stand beside the broken...we must go. Stepping forward...Keep us from just singing. Move us into action...we must go." I was so glad to see the session during which their Dad shared the Gospel and 127 submitted their lives to the Lord. Awesome!
I appreciate the fact that the twins encouraged teens to do hard things "for God’s glory" (for the right reason), not just simply do hard things for the sake of doing hard things. Soli Deo Gloria! We all (not just teens) need to keep growing spiritually and trying to live up to God's standard/expectation. Do we delight in the Lord and His Word? Are we bearing good fruit (the fruit of the Spirit)? Is our heart yearning to please God? Does our life demonstrate evidence of grace, love (sacrificial kind of love), faith, humility, and obedience to God? How are our attitudes of the heart?
Have you ever read a book called, Kathy written by Barbara Miller (and another person I can’t remember the name)? Kathy Miller is a great example of doing hard things. When she was 13, she got hit by a car. She was in coma and expected not to live…then even if she lived, they expected her not to be able to walk. However, God healed her (the miracle part)! The “doing hard thing” part is that only 6 months after she came out of the coma, she ran 6 ½ miles! And she used that to show the world: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
My "hard things" I need to work on:-
- Memorizing the Scripture
- Staying calm and not raising my voice when upset
- Managing time wisely
- Taking a driving test
What "hard things" do you need to do, try to do, or hope to do?
"Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." Ephesians 5:15-17 Let's keep obeying God, seeking His will, and serving Him no matter how “hard” things get  . |
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
That was cool wasn't it? I think doing the "small" hard things cheerfully and faithfully everyday might be the hardest...but then again, stepping out of your comfort zone is really hard too...and then there are the other things...hee..hee..maybe it's all hard :). After all the motto IS Do Hard Things, right? Doing hard things can be hard but it's definitely worth it!
Hmmmm....my list of hard things...there's too many! You already know a lot of the things I need to work on :).
It's too bad no one's left a comment on this post yet. I hope people have read it.
I need to post more on my blog. My blog motto will have to be "Quality...definitely not quantity!" Just kidding :)!
Love you,
Your daughter (aka LifeofFaith :))