Sometimes I Thank God, For Unanswered Prayers

One song gave me a perspective that completely shaped my faith and my life in general. So before you even read this blog I need you to listen to the song, fair warning it's a country song  and I know that's not everyone's cup of tea but just listen to the message .

https://youtu.be/9GuA5PZx3K4   Not the original Garth brooks version but it's the closest on YouTube !! 

I'm sure we can all relate to this song. Ive prayed countless nights that God would put me with a certain girl just to grow older and realize that he knows what he's doing up there. I know that by "not answering" my prayer those days , that he will take care of me and put the right person in my life. I've also had this experience with my job. I had an opportunity to work at esurance working in claims and I just missed the cut. I was definitely upset because I needed a job out of college and I prayed so much for that job but my prayers went unanswered. I wondered what I was doing wrong. As I delivered pizzas to the suburbs i would hate myself for not accomplishing more. It was such a trying experience. Eventually a friend of a neighbor helped me get me my first "real" job. Now the job itself  is still a job far far far from a dream but it has given me my first experience in an office. Now the reason I believe God had me miss out on the esurance job was because I needed to meet the people who I've met at my current job. I have met some really amazing people. I would have never thought I would have connected with my coworkers like this , I even met some of my best friends and each have taught me many lessons that I use daily in my life . Since coming in contact with these people I have completely changed my life around and I can't thank these people enough. I can't thank god enough for not answering my prayer. I think that the job itself was not the blessing , I just can't imagine where my life would be if I hadn't met those people and tomorrow something in my life can change and take me elsewhere and I'm sure that I will be much more prepared because of the people god has allowed me to cross paths with.

With that being said where I am is not where I want to be. I am currently discerning law school. Let's see if this a prayer god answers haha.

How many prayers have you said and asked for something . A significant other, a job opportunity , school acceptance ? When it doesn't work out our first instinct is to be broken. What if our first instinct was to say "why did god put me in this position, what is he asking of me" . Instead of being proactive and growing from the experience our first instinct is to break down .... but when we build back up, and we will build back up, we realize that there was a very specific reason that our prayer went unanswered . 

 If you don't get that girl you've prayed about for 8 years, realize that there is good reason. If you don't get into the school you want to, realize that there is a good reason, if you don't get the job that you wanted , realize that there is good reason. Some of the most beautiful things on this planet come from the darkest of places. We have a choice to make, do we focus on what we perceive to be something we are " missing out" on, or do we choose to find the beauty.  Do we realize that this could be the very thing that changes your entire life in all the ways you've always imagined. Do we wither with anger and hate or do we choose to spread love and inspire people. We always have a choice to be happy .

Love y'all

Chris, The Heir of Slytherin

"Sometimes I thank God, for unanswered prayers" - Garth brooks 

Clean Living

These past few months have been one hell of a ride. I started off at a husky 252 lb man, lazy and unmotivated I was at a crossroads. I was a lonely, angry,  selfish person. I looked at myself, I looked at my life, I looked at my interactions with others, and I just knew I needed more. There had to be more to my life than this. I began to challenge my old self to live the life I deserved.

I began with something that was easily measurable, my weight. I started to eat paleo ( eating clean, whole 30 type of deal). I eliminated processed foods except for some dairy. No more grains, no more soda or sugary juice, I eliminated a lot of foods that were impacting my body so negatively. This began in June. It is now October and I'm proud to say I've lost 34 pounds since then. It has been far from easy, I've "cheated" on multiple occasions but I would say 90 percent of my days I eat completely clean. I experiment all the time with paleo friendly foods to try to find something that reminds me of all the shitty food but that actually isn't bad for you lol. So I created the Slytherin Slam. It's a 1/3 lb burger, grilled, then wrapped in bacon, and baked, covered with your favorite cheese (jalapeño cheddar) served with a fried egg on top. Sooooooo yeah people are like that can't be healthy .... well I've lost 34 lbs in 4 months eating like this sooooo pound sand lol. Cool idea too, almond milk, honey, Greek yogurt and your favorite fruit, blended then frozen then blended, its like soft serve ice cream and it's absolute heaven !

This was just the start to my new way of life. I hated being so miserable . I started googling ways to be happy when you are always upset and things of that nature. I came across a blog that explained by setting clear goals for yourself, being 100 percent honest with yourself, and going out of your way to impact others in a positive light would actually improve my own life. So I said why not let me see how this goes. I've realized that I am a much more pleasant person to be around . I'm much more understanding , much more adaptable , just a much more vibrant being.

Lately I've been doing something on Facebook, where I ask if anyone needs help and I know some of you have made funny comments on it just messing around but I want you to know that there are people who Do really need help. I am blessed to be in a position where I can help others. What's crazy is as complicated and inconsistent as my life is, I still have room for others. I wish people reached out to others more often. Even the happiest people have deep pain in their hearts sometimes . We are so focused on ourselves we don't realize how simple it is for us to help someone. So simple . I've said prayers for people , ran errands for people , helped people with presentations, discussed life with people and it literally would take at most an hour out of my day. I tell everyone I help that I appreciate them thanking me, but I would really appreciate it if they would bring light to others. This is what powers me. When I know I can have a positive impact on others. Sometimes I'm so concerned for others that I lose my self and that is something I work on everyday.


I want you guys to know this process is not easy, I'm not always as happy as I seem, I am far from perfect, but I strive everyday to myself , the person I want to be, and be a light for others. I love you all so very much, keep being a light to the world!

Chris, Heir of Slytherin