...Words Do Not Become Us.

 I'm back baby!

  Some of you may remember my old blog "Moments in Heaven." I actually deleted that blog many moons ago; mostly because I was busy and didn't want to write anymore. But lately I have felt an urge to get back on it. God has given me a talent and passion to write for people and I think that if I don't use that talent, I would be failing in a very important part of my life. This new blog still contains all my old writings, so don't cry. Really the only thing that has or will change is the title of the blog. My life has changed drastically in the last year and so I have changed, thus in turn my blog title has changed.

Now, now, now before you go saying:

 "but Michael, the title 'Words Do Not Become us' for a blog is a little contradicting and humorous don't you think?"

 I already know that I am funny, you do not need to reassure me. :) So lets get to the point of this blog, or at least see if we can make one.

  The late Heather Blackburn, my mother, had an unforgettable quote she would recite to me before she died - "We are men of action, words do not become us." The humour behind this quote is that it is actually from an old cheesy movie we used to watch and love together, "The Princess Bride." Even more humorous is that my mother would quote it wrong. "We are men of action, lies do not become us" is the real quote made in the movie. I do not believe that she was dumb and didn't know the quote and I don't believe that she was trying to be humorous. Knowing my mother she liked the idea but at the same time thought "Their thinking to small" And so changed it to  broader more profound statement.

 It is these words that have been ringing in my ears for the last 6 months. I feel like life is short, in fact I know that it is. I don't want to get to the other-side and have my name be forgotten on this one. I don't want to live my life one t.v program at a time. I don't want to live my life crying over circumstance. I want to stand taller. I want to leave my mark. I want to earn my stripes. I want to change the world. I want to be a champion.

  "Michael why are you writing this then? Go out and do it."

  I'm writing it because I want you to join me. I'm writing it because writing is one of my actions, as much as it is words, its me - not talking about writing words. I want these words to affect you, to change you, to change the world.

  What action have you taken lately? What have you wanted to take? You want to paint... go to the art store.You want to see the top of a mountain... start climbing. You want to lose weight... stop eating chips.You want people to hear your voice... get wisdom. You want purpose, destiny, and the impossible... Follow God.

  "Michael how is this Biblically focused?"

  God has nothing but the impossible in mind for you. He actually created you as a champion. Men that followed God thousands of years ago, still affect the world today. Their stories are still heard today. David, Moses, Ruth, Esther, Judah, all were men and women of action... words did not become them. Join them. Follow their actions.

  I'm not saying go out and do something crazy... unless you want to. It can all start with something so small, like writing a blog or making a phone call. Each action unique to the individual taking it.

  I hope that this helps you, breaks something in you, changes you. These words have changed me and I would really enjoy some company. see you all next time and thanks for reading.