The Soul of a Man

I've realized the rut we as men can sometimes get into. It's a lifestyle rut, one built upon our own selfish desires & lust. I know as a man I can easily be mean to women and the like around me, and society welcomes it with open arms. I can have sex with a different person every other day of the week and this can be looked at as a thing of great pride (I do not have sex with a person every other day of the week, it's just an example ;] ). Not saying I'm perfect and don't make mistakes...cause I do all the time.

But as a child of the Almighty God, what is expected of me? Is this how He wants to see most men on this Earth? I guess I realized this rut cause I've never been here before. Obviously with my best friend's brother's death been weighing on my shoulders & the stress of school, I haven't been in the "healthiest" place spiritually. I am pretty weak people. I give in to temptation WAY too easily. So how do I fix this? DISCIPLINE.

Jesus Christ, the man we all love and know built His life on this amazing principal. And as a college boy sweeping with the tides, I find it hard to adhere to a steady dose of discipline. But regardless folks... I understand that if I don't start to change soon, it's all going to catch up with me. I can't live my entire life in a small rut as this. This young man has way too much passion & dreams to stay confined. I need to start fighting again, for what I love & want. And luckily I have a once in a lifetime opportunity coming up very soon... almost a month from now. BUT That's a whole month people lol. That's a long time to some.

Patience, discipline, passion, love, dreams, fighting. I know where my spirit desires to be, so let's go! No more sitting around, slouching off as I type another paper or judge the person I love on stage or critisize or be a freakin douche bag. YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I'VE GOT THAT LATELY!? Ha ha. Too much.

Thus let's stop acting like a douchey, lustful jerk (regular guy)... and transform into a passionate, kind follower of Jesus Christ (not your average guy).

Forgive me for my french or honesty, but people... we need to wake up sometimes & realize the world around us. And I'm not afraid to reveal my mistakes. Praise God!

Hope your week is wonderful, fullfilling, & peaceful:


Zach Gunier

Moving Moving Moving

On ward we march! I am so blessed and happy to be at will to write this evening. It has been a very long and productive day, not to mention I have connected extremely with my family. This past week my best friend Brent's brother died. He OD on multiple drugs. It was really heartbreaking... especially to see a family you love dealing with such pain. I seriously have cried about five times this week. It's been a rollar coaster of emotions to say the least, but God's footprints are everywhere.
Because of this sadness I have been not as positive and forward in my walk with God. I have been very selfish this past week and it has left me empty and rather lonely. Today I crossed some very needed mountains in my walk. I am moving and treading water as I continue on in this journey. What's rather interesting about this whole thing happening this week is that there has been extreme pull from both sides...

On one court I have the stunning, exceptional Father who is enthralled by love for us pulling me towards him... while at the same time I have the neverending charge of the devil making pursuit. I have felt a tug from both, back and forth this week. I guess I can call this my bi-polar week. Sadness joy, Good evil, Right wrong, Success failure. It's a bit odd but has taught me a lot.

So what's my point on this? What am I trying to show you through my words on this post? Keep moving people. Keep pushing, keep working towards your goals, joy, strength. Life throws us very unfortunate curve balls sometimes (for real), and it hurts when that ball comes and hits you on the head. Regardless though we need to keep faith and pursue our Lord. He is all we need, and man it feels good to say this. I love Him and I love helping people... this is my life's goal. To help people. I love you all and hope your week coming up is everything you want it to be and more. GOOD NIGHT WORLD.

With deep appreciation & love,
zach