To the Grandline

To the Grandline

David Rim

Not like how it was years ago. Aggressively approaching life through a lens of betrayal. Yet, each season of life made me become more gritty. As the blacksmith continued to shape my soul. Not, where I would like to be with life. However, nothing in this life is appealing. You cannot tempt me with that apple from the tree. I appreciate those that are healed and fully committed to God. It's remarkable the spiritual discipline they racked up over the years.

Makes me wonder if I am actually from a Levitical lineage... I am at the least a support to that priest line. I'm abosorbing doctrine like a sponge over the past couple years. While slowly building a tower. Running away thousands of times like Jonah. Yet, it keeps looping me back to reality. Grateful. That even from young I despised the sin. Even though I was the person in it. Or those around me dabbled in it. I appreciate those who managed to come back around asking for an apology for being mean to me. No offense ever taken. I was in my own world trying to sort things out finding the most efficient process to get the best results while checking off the most boxes simultaneously.

I am praying for my future wife. Because I have nothing to offer, but myself. And to the crew who allow me to just exist with zero overthinking. This is our battle to win for Jesus. I am praying more often, more fervor, and extra urgency. I am praying for my wife because my spirit is telling me to. Because, they probably think I'm indifferent and nothing has been super effective. Yet, they are gleaning and I glanced over the fields not noticing. Then that day the glare of their eyes struck different. And now I am starting to notice. Although, I am aloof staring at creation while heavily breathing. In the front lines wearing a thin piece of armor fighting as if my life depended on it. I could use the lifting of my right arm, left arm and each time they become heavier the battle becomes a lost cause.

I am headed to the Grandline. Where I am supposed to be fighting in the first place. Where I have been never checking in back home. But I am your friend so please understand my heart. I'll be there to protect. As a family we need to protect the church. The war has only begun.

Lets go together and be the salt and light to the world.