Hey there, it’s that time again, Friday afternoon, the weekend beckoning, and my mind buzzing with ideas for the next blog post.

Tomorrow’s shaping up to be a fantastic day with the wife, surrounded by a group of wonderful souls, hopping on a bus for some fun, fellowship, and, God willing, an all-around amazing time. We’re both bubbling with excitement about it, so naturally, I’m already thinking of spinning that experience into tomorrow’s post, if time permits, of course.

But for now, in the precious sliver of free time I’ve carved out, the question nags at me: what to do?
One part of me whispers, “Let’s pick up the guitar, mate,” while the other remains eerily silent – typical, right? I’m practically fishing for excuses not to start, yet I can’t seem to reel any in. Deep down, though, I know I crave something new, something worthwhile.
Maybe it’s the guitar itself, my trusty old Spanish classic, a relic from my uncle some four decades ago, that’s holding me back. Or maybe it’s just me hesitating to splash out on a new one, fearing it might gather dust like so many other passing fancies. The real question looms: am I ready to commit?

In the midst of this mental tug-of-war, one verse keeps looping in my head:

“Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.'”
(Luke 9:23-24)

It’s funny how certain verses have a way of summing up our journey, isn’t it?
For me, this one’s a cornerstone, a reminder of the seismic shift that took place when I embraced Christ.
The old me, with its old desires and old pursuits, they’re all but distant memories now. These days, it’s all about seeking to please the One who gave me a new lease on life, an eternal one at that.
So here I am, stumbling forward, doing my best to walk in His footsteps and live a life that honors Him above all else.

Well, that’s enough pondering for now. Here’s to a fantastic weekend ahead! May it be filled with blessings, laughter, and maybe even a strum or two on that old guitar.

Until next time…