By Robert Mann
She was not entirely sure it was the right thing to do. Her mother certainly had serious doubts, even fears.
I assured them that it would be fine, but honestly, I wasn’t certain.
But with all the confidence I could muster, I pushed my former student toward what I hoped would be a life-changing adventure – a three-month internship in Istanbul with the…
In the truck bed on this warm & sunny Louisiana afternoon, walking on Cloud 9.5… Taking a break to organize my thoughts & enjoy God’s creation! Gotta soak up some rays every now and again, I hear it’s good for you. Happy Humpday peoples! 
Photo taken with my iDavid.
Everyone wants love. Regardless of what people say on the topic, we all desire affirmation, appreciation, and intimacy in our lives… A feeling of special closeness & connection with someone. I know that perfect & eternal love can be given only by God himself, because as humans we’re flawed and filled with all sortsa things that prevent us from giving & receiving the love we need to one another… But in our desire to someday have an intimate relationship that grows & flourishes simultaneously with our marriage, what is the secret in making everything come together?
It’s simple: you’ve gotta be in tune with the seasons of life!
Many times we try wayyyyyyyy too hard to make a relationship work that’s either not supposed to, or not yet time to materialize. We get frustrated, hurt, bitter, etc… But more importantly, it takes our eyes off of the perfect will of God for our lives, that’s calling out for our attention. And the bottom line is if we can’t do what is required of us by God when we’re by our lonesome, how in the world are we going to be able to continue following his perfect plan for us while vying for the attention of a man/woman? It would be nearly impossible.
And on the other side of the pillow, we get this HIGHLY unrealistic notion that the perfect man/woman for us will magically appear out of thin air with wedding bands & church bells, without us having to build an actual relationship prior. Think about it this way: when have you ever heard of a fruit tree in nature growing without some kind of seed? Never! So why do we feel like there won’t be a process to the relationship with the person we wanna spend the rest of our lives with?
Life is made up of seasons, and when we’re in tune with the winds of change, we’ll begin to see the relationships we desire begin to take shape. The principal of seed, time, and harvest is the perfect analogy. You’ve gotta plant, then wait a while to see if a relationship will grow into something fruitful; which requires a bit of patience, and YES, a bit of work. You don’t have to do too much, because you can’t control the weather… But don’t do too little, because it takes a seed to be planted first for something to grow. Pursue God’s will, while putting yourself in situations for you to build & cultivate relationships while keeping your integrity. And then wait.
Your time is coming, and you’re at peace because you’ve figured out the secret to having the love relationship you want. #BelieveInLove
Our generation needs LOVE more desperately than ever before… Let us all pray for those affected in the apparent bombings during the Boston Marathon, that has left many dead & wounded.
Although fear & violence seek to grip the hearts & minds of those in our city, let’s keep praying, keep showing love in our communities, and keep believing in the midst of this storm. Baton Rouge, our city, our home; it’s worth fighting for. Much love. – David
Hang on in there guys, it’s almost the weekend! Just wanted to shoot everyone a quick update, and let you know that I’ll be releasing the video for a song I wrote this week called “Keep Pressing On”. I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana – a beautiful place really… It’s a melting pot culturally, the nature here is one of a kind, and you can always look forward to a pretty temperate feel in the weather. However, my city has been plagued by murder & violence, police brutality, and an overall increase in crime for the last 20 years. It seems like everyone has a “great” solution to resolving our issues, but I know that everlasting love is THE ONLY THING that can mend our differences, bring us closer together, and give us peace in Baton Rouge. We’ve gotta keep praying; we’ve gotta continue showing love, and being proactive & outspoken leaders in our communities; and we have to be patient with people, as we help them heal the wounds of the past that have made them bitter over the years.
In all of this, LOVE is the key. God’s love. “Keep Pressing On” is an anthem; it’s an anthem & a call to action for everyone in the city of Baton Rouge to live according to the law of love, and keep the faith that we will see brighter days.
I’ll be releasing the video on Sunday, April 14th. It’s really, really organic; not studio quality, and not perfect. But it’s real, and I hope it’ll encourage us all to step out and lead through love. And shout-out to Megan Miller for making it all happen! (Follow her on Twitter: @mammill) You can watch the video here on Sunday, or on my YouTube Channel. (WHICH YOU SHOULD SUBSCRIBE TO BTW!) Much love everyone, and God bless! – Dave
Spring is FINALLY here! Cheers to warmer weather, longer days, and the fullness of nature’s beauty! Enjoy this picture I snapped today outside of my house; shot with a Nikon D60. Have a great day guys, God bless.
