Deciding to write

A massive overhaul.  That's what I'm giving my life right now.  It's been a long time coming, but I've been inspired lately.  One inspiration is the same source as the blog title.  Decide what to be and go be it; It's a line from one of my favorite Avett Brothers songs. I may or may not be a little obsessed with them. It sounds so simple, right? I have this bad habit of thinking things are just going happen to me.  Some might. I'm certainly not in charge of the universe.  If the Lord decides something needs to happen to me, He'll make it happen whether I'm involved or not.  But maybe, just maybe, sometimes I'm supposed to take some action...do something in faith even if I don't know how it will turn out.  I know, I know...this is not a new concept.  Hey, I'm stubborn.  Sometimes it takes me awhile.  There are things I'm still waiting for Him to reveal to me and seeking guidance about (Hello, future employment!) but why not make that waiting a little less boring? So, I'm deciding what to be...and I'm going to be it.  It's time for some adventures.
The other inspiration for changing things up was an entry on one of my favorite blogs, Stuff Christians Like.  This blog is always good for a laugh, but Serious Wednesdays are SERIOUS.  Sort of like a gut punch from the Lord.  There's no way I can say it better, so I'll just quote: "Sometimes, as Christians we have this weird assumption that to celebrate your abilities and your gifts is a sin. As if quietly possessing them is holy and loudly living with them can only be an act of arrogance. But I’m not so sure anymore. They’re not my gifts. I didn’t give them to myself. I received them. And so did you. You are a unique work of art. You reflect an artist the world needs to know. He did not give you those gifts to hide them. Don’t look for your identity in web traffic or success at work or in relationships. Today, don’t search for something that has already been found. Your identity is set. That debate is over.
Today, don’t be a shy work of art. Be a loud work of art." -Works of Art, #963
A loud work of art.  I like that.  I want to be that.  I'm not doing myself or anyone around me any favors by keeping my gifts to myself OR by being afraid to try new things and see what else I might be able to do.  I have so many reasons to rejoice.  So it's time to live like it.  I'm going to make this blog a journal of my changes and adventures.  Some are already in progress: getting healthy (physically and spiritually), painting, blogging (ha!).  Some have yet to be realized.  That's the fun part!