You are loved...

Ok, so this is kind of cheesy, but I thought since my last post was a little intense and harsh I would do a post that is more inspiring...I guess.

So I was listening to Pandora and Josh Groban's song "You Are Loved-Don't Give Up" came on and I immediately started crying. I love this song. So much. As I have said music speaks more strongly to me than anything else in this world and this is just an example of that. So many people in this world are walking around feeling like they don't matter and that they never will. I know how this feels. I have been there, but I made it through and not only did I come to the stunning realization that I matter, but I am important. I wish that I had a superpower that allowed me to see who felt worthless and I could show them how they are so incredibly important. Unfortunately, life doesn't work that way and more often than not the people who feel worthless are really good at hiding it. The best I can do is be kind and loving to everyone and hope that maybe I help those who are struggling.

I don't even know where I want to go with this I just felt like it was a good thing to say.

To everyone (literally, everyone): You Are Loved. And please, please, please don't give up.

Here is the Josh Groban song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGLSk3AVcUU

And here are the lyrics:

Don't give up

It's just the weight of the world

When your heart's heavy

I...I will lift it for you

Don't give up

Because you want to be heard

If silence keeps you

I...I will break it for you

Everybody wants to be understood

Well I can hear you

Everybody wants to be loved

Don't give up

Because you are loved

Don't give up

It's just the hurt that you hide

When you're lost inside

I...I will be there to find you

Don't give up

Because you want to burn bright

If darkness blinds you

I...I will shine to guide you

Everybody wants to be understood

Well I can hear you

Everybody wants to be loved

Don't give up

Because you are loved

You are loved

Don't give up

It's just the weight of the world

Don't give up

Every one needs to be heard

You are loved 

So much for being like Jesus...

I do not consider myself a Christian. In fact, I do not associate myself with any organized religion or even believe in God. But I do believe that there are good things that are taught in religion. Being kind and loving everyone and honoring your parents are things that I believe are wonderful things to follow and I try to do this in my life as often as possible.

Now there are some people in my life--who I love dearly--who are devoted to a life of following Christ and yet I struggle to find truly Christ-like attributes in their attitudes and behaviors. These people hurt me more than I can say. Just because I do not attend church, or my mom's fiancee drinks, or we swear does not mean that we are terrible people or that our moral compass is "skewed." We are just people. We are human beings who are trying our hardest to live a good and fulfilling life. Just because the life we are choosing is not the same as the life you are choosing does not mean it is wrong or that we deserve to be judged or ridiculed. 

I wish I could say I am sorry if this offends anyone, but I am not. People need to realize that if they truly want to follow Christ and be a "good Christian" then they need to humble themselves, open their minds and hearts to everyone, and most of all love their family unconditionally. Your family is all you have in this world that will never leave, don't let it get away because of pride and self-serving feelings of superiority. From my understanding Jesus spent his time with the sinners and the harlots and showed them love. So why can't you?