Life is a Journey

I am a Star Wars fanatic and I am a follower of Christ. The similarities between the Christian Faith and the Jedi Order have caused books to be written and I find it to be a great way to present my personal journey of faith as Jedi/Christian.

I know I am no longer a Padawan but somewhere in the midst of my knighthood my path got blurred, my faith had weakened, and I had almost lost hold of the purpose of the Jedi. Now equipped with the love of a family, a renewed hope with a purpose I am trying to find the my way back to the Order. My goal and desire is to be a Knight worthy of the honor, blessing and title of the Order. I Knight walking by deeds, words and power as I strive and grow into what the Masters have called me to be.

My Journey has not been easy and I have stumbled, struggled,
faltered, fell, even at times given up. However the Force and many of the Orders Knights and Masters haven't given up on me. So this is were you can join me in the very midst of my journey. That is the purpose of this blog. To be a place where others can join me in the journey that lies in the places somewhere between Padawan And Master. I hope to share the insight and words that touch my soul and catch hold of my intellect and my heart. To expose the things I fear and those things that spur me forward. It is my journey and I welcome you along.

Kenton J Mattos

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Day 24 Prayer of Thanksgiving - 11/30/2010

Today I am going to write a prayer of thanksgiving.

Lord,

I am thankful for the life you have given me. The Wife who I have and the daughter you have blessed us with. I am thankful for the blessing of new life we are being allowed to experience with the current pregnancy. I am glad and filled with gratitude that all of this has been done for me. Especially when I look at the vastness and magnitude of all your creation. The fact that you have done all this for me is at times unbelievable.

At times I think it is easier to believe that these great miracles in my life are just chance. But there is too much beyond my family for me to believe in random occurrences. You have saved me and brought me out of to much for there not to be a purpose. I again find myself thankful for all you do. The life you have brought me out of and saved me from. I am thankful for the family you have pulled from the hands of death, drugs and addictions. I have seen to much grace and mercy to believe that you are not there loving me.

Then why at times is it so hard to but faith in your love for me. To believe you have the best for me and that despite my humanity and frailty that you have a plan for me. To hope for the dreams I have had. My flesh and mind battle against my spirit which is telling me you do love, you do care, you are there for me and directing me. I am thankful for my spirit and the work you have been doing in my heart and mind over this last year in regards to my faith and hope.

I am truly thankful for all of the words that are being spoken into my life now. The lessons I am learning and the work you are doing on and in me. I am thankful that despite doubt, fear, pride and stubbornness your love for me has ended or hasn't ended me. Keep teaching and changing me.

Thank you Lord.
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  1. MandyDecember 1, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    What a beautiful prayer, love. Thank you for sharing.

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