Uncommon Legend

I don’t know where to start. My life the past few months have been anything but simple! I am sure you all know I am married by now and have moved to Georgia. It has been, and I am super thankful, but I have never felt so lost and alone. I am married to my best friend, but I often feel isolated. I miss my friends, family, and community back home. I feel like I am exactly where I am supposed to be but at a cost. I find myself looking for a way to escape my loneliness by watching TV, playing video games, or, my least favorite, sleeping. I no longer have the same rhythms I once had six months ago; it just feels off. The dream girl, dream job, and dream position in life, but something feels off. However, this is not one of those blogs where I complain about my life.

A few weeks ago, I felt highly convicted in my personal reading, and I found myself taking a deeper look inward. I know that life doesn’t feel normal, but I have way more to celebrate. I am saying I am being a toxic positive person, but when I read the words of Paul in Philippians 2: 14,

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing. (ESV)

I felt like he was talking to me directly. If you’re unfamiliar with the Christian faith, Paul is an apostle who has been persecuted for his faith. However, he’s not like our present-day Evangelicals, who are salty because not enough people are subscribed to their vast platform. But instead, he’s persecuted because he had a divine encounter and went on to preach the gospel to others and is ultimately martyred for it. He writes this letter to the church of Philippi to encourage them in their faith. It’s not like how we usually hear Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Where famous athletes use it for games, but instead, he means that although he is in chains, he feels empowered to empower us.

Now bring this back to why it’s relevant. I say all this because I have found myself complaining and saying, “whoa, is me” over things that really aren’t that bad. Please don’t get it twisted; I am going through a lot. However, I think I can push myself through the struggles because the pain is temporary. I will make friends, my wife and I will enjoy our alone time more often, and I will find my purpose in moving 500 miles away from home. I believe God did not bring me this far to leave me lost and confused. Forgive me for being super preachy, but understand that if I didn’t have my faith, I have no idea where I would be right now mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Sadly, as a minister, we find ourselves talking about God more than we talk to God, and I think that’s why I felt this conviction.

I am not saying I want to go through all this, but I know that I will be an asset to my greater purpose in life. I don’t know where you are coming from, where you are not, or where you’re going. But know that you’re not alone in this. If it weren’t for my amazing wife, my long-distance friends, and my faith, I would just quit. However, I know that not everyone can depend on those like I do. That said, my line is always open to making new friends; give me a shout at my email albertwilliams@uncommonlegendpodcast.com. I am always open to making new friends; I hope you encourage by this. As always, peace!