On the line of vision

Before diving in, I want it clarified that I do not identify as a Christian. Nor do I subscribe to its teachings. 

At exactly a month before my 28th birthday, I decided to go to church. This occasion is of significance because it is my first visit in over a decade. Excluding the 2 times I went for funerals. It is also important to note that in both times, I only met the people on their obituaries. 

My family leads a rural lifestyle. We rarely need a church. Our funerals start and end in the same yard the person explored from birth to death. For us, going to the holy house is a choice. One that you make according to personal beliefs, values and the path you choose.

Today my decisions landed me at Grace Bible Church and here are the lessons I learned. 

Vision

As described by the pastor, the word above is a vivid picture of what your life on this planet could be. Unlike the preachers I’ve experienced, she was soft-spoken and calm. She captured the audience’s ear with her words. She didn’t pull any of the theatrical stunts preachers pull when delivering the word of God. 

She went on to explain how the lack of responsibility can sabotage the journey from vision to real life. She said it is the inability to carve your life towards fulfilling it. It is fearing the possibility that you can be all that you imagine. 

In her message she also highlighted that this idea of who one can be is quite personal. It is one between your spirit, soul and the higher power that governs your life. 

Also read: Out of mind, out of soul

At almost 28, I can say I am a visionary. I have watched my wildest thoughts bloom into the blessings and curses you witness as my life on Earth. My flesh has enjoyed moments I once day-dreamed of. My mind laughs because it believed those would never go beyond its boarders.

Today’s message reminded me that I can think things into existence. It reiterated that even though my path is different; I am somehow guided by the same values as Christians. It prompted me to write this piece. To translate the message for those like me. The ones who question God’s will but still believe in answered prayers. The ones who understand that no amount of prayers will shield you from life happening. 

Also read: Land of the great

If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength?

Proverbs 24v10

The verse above is a guide. Along with the 7 pillars below, I hope it carries you to the life in your wildest dreams. 

Remember that the bible is a story of one man’s vision. His goal being to convert all humans into fellowship. Do you think any of the disciples thought they’d live this long. That thousands of decades later their legacies would be examples of how man should be?  

Dubai was once a desert.