The boy who never wanted to grow up
This post is a bit random, as I’m writing it part-way through another one; left the other one at university. However, this one kind of links in with that one (you’ll see why if/when I post it) therefore I thought this one could go up first – I’m rebellious I know.
On reflection of the past couple of weeks; I’ve finally seen that step which I’ve been dreading for the whole of my youth; I’ve finally become a responsible(ish) adult. Words reverberate around my head, “The boy is gone, and the man remains” – no idea where they came from but I suppose it’s kind of true. This in itself is a scary prospect, as I vowed never to grow up, yet it seems that Uni life has made me realise that yes, believe it or not, there is life after childhood. Granted it isn’t as care free and innocent, but it’s not a bad existence. Gone are the days when I could spend hours on the PC and very little time on work, (and still pass with top marks); now I spend hours on the PC and very little time on work, only to fail – that’s a joke mum; I work hard honest.
Work aside, one advantage about growing up is the chance to grow up with God. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been challenged in every area of my life. Everything I thought I had sorted has been shown up to be lacking, and I love the way that God is using every opportunity to teach me things. Obviously I’m still the sarcastic, propagandistic, unpleasant fellow I was when I was a child – I’ve just learnt from experience how to use my talents for greater affect.
Below is a list of what I think has changed in me: -
1. When I was younger I had the head knowledge; now I have it in my heart;
2. I used to be selfish; now trying to be selfless (though fail constantly);
3. Used to use God’s gifts for personal gains; now try to use them to help others;
4. When I was younger I was very sarcastic; now, well actually not much has changed there!
One other thing I’ve always been interested in is children’s work. There are many reasons for this, one of them being the fact that they have a similar IQ, but another being the fact that they’re generally (there are exceptions), so inoffensive and full of life. I help run (for want of a better word) one of the kids club at Bridge, and to be honest it can sometimes be the highlight of my week. I just love the energy the kids have, and it helps to remind me what its like to be ten again. Also, it’s a chance to get out of the student bubble and into the community; something many students find hard. If I ever have kids I’ll be the worst dad ever, as I let the rascals at kids club get away with murder half the time (not literally of course, as I might get chucked out, or put in jail). I can’t believe that things like this is actually “Serving God”; it’s great.
Anyways, enough rambling for now; need to actually do some work – mum said so! Might post again sometime if you’re lucky! Until then my fans…
Take care
Daniel
posted by Daniel at 10:35 PM
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