Sometimes I imagine I’m going to walk into a hotel elevator and meet someone during the trip to the lobby who will end up playing a role in the rest of my life. It’s as though the encounter is seconds away from willing itself into existence at any given moment, and had I a digital countdown, I could lean against the wallpaper and let the elevator doors open and close while I watch the second hand tick its way down to my rendezvous with destiny. On one hand, I’d have all the vernacular ammunition I’d ever need for a straight shot of eloquence, but to somehow convince myself that such a sacred encounter happening this way would be “theoretically ideal,” that would be like training my voice to speak with a harsh accent that hurts my ears. It’s not about destiny at all because Darth Vader ISN’T MY REAL DAD!!!!!!!1!! The bleakness of such a habitually forgetful/inattentive disposition unnerves me but it’s also what keeps me remembering where I am and what I’m supposed to be doing.
So in a way, musings like these have purpose. Or at least challenges I can benefit from.
Twenty years from now I imagine I’m going to feel like I missed out on something profoundly heartfelt when I look back on this pivotal scenario and the way it played out. Even if I loosen my grip long enough to steal an introspective moment out on the balcony, somehow I believe I’ll catch myself thinking, “I wish I’d been more assertive!” instead of idly letting life play out scene-by-scene in front of me. Maybe that’s just preconcerted apathy but my brain tends to harbor some deep-rooted necessity to keep reminding me that this fateful meeting could happen at any moment (and of course it could) but more importantly, that I be ready and waiting in the wings to handle it the way I’ve already anticipated.
It’s annoying but I’m so glad it doesn’t work like this. The caveat is that there’s NOTHING to be ANTICIPATED, or rather, it’s not my job to worry about it.
Call it the common dwellings of reticent people but at the end of the day, it’s all smoke and mirrors. My mind is a house standing against a background of sheltering trees that cannot protect it from every whip of wind that bends quasi-romantic intellectual faculties into deviations of straight lines; rigid projections of backbones that show signs of curving or arcing over time.
But I don’t worry about it.
But more than this, I’m deeply comforted to know that no amount of absentminded woolgathering can reconstruct “the plan” into something that I must practice or rehearse for, even if I wanted to. It will be unplanned, unpremeditated, extempore, unconstrained, unforced, and the thought becomes more beautiful the more I think about it (or perhaps the more I try not to).
Above and beyond all of this, I take great joy and comfort in knowing my Savior has it all blueprinted and planned down to the tiniest detail, and that my job isn’t to blubber and worry about the design — but to hush. To be concerned with the principles of morality, servanthood, discipleship and character, and ultimately, to trust.
For what is faith without trust?
“It’s not about destiny at all because Darth Vader ISN’T MY REAL DAD!!!!!!!1!!” i lol’d.
Your blogs are always amazing and leave me thinking… xx
yey.. second :)) it was great :))
I wrote in my letter to you that I truly believe the Lord has great plans for you and now you mention in this blogpost how He has all planned down everything to the tiniest detail! I don’t know if my letter has actually something to do with you writing this, but you’re so right! God has planned everything for everyone, He knows what He’s doing, so there’s no need to worry about it :)
I thought about what you asked at the end there. And it’s effort…. faith is effort without trust I think.
*gulp* Are you trying to tell me something? Yesterday I read a book with the same point and heard about five songs to that effect.
I love you Adam. You are an amazing person… May God bless you for that such pure faith you have…
Wow. This blog post kind of described my life.
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Simpily beautiful.
And I couldn’t agree more.
Keep your chin up, you’ll find her :) I mean, God’s taken care of you thus far has He not?
(Jeremiah 1:5-9)
to be honest, sometimes i need to think harder to get understand about what you wrote here. But even like that, i still like what you wrote. For me, what you feeling now is so me.
Adam, check this out pretty please if you have a moment! :)
“You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
-Psalm 16:11
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more”
-Psalm 121:8
Keep the faith, young Skywalker, and hear me out when I say that you are shining such a brilliant light in a world drowning in crass and innocence-shattering lyrics. Never ever let your Jesus slip away from your new whirlwind life, like so many other celebrities do. I can’t wait to see your light grow stronger, it has been a fantastic influence on me, and I don’t know how to thank you enough for that (this little comment box thingy doesn’t convey such expressions as these too well now does it. =] hehe)
Be encouraged, be true, you have so many blessings in store for you! :D
Love and blessings, and may the force be with you! :) hehe!
-Gabrielle, a friend in New Zealand. <3 :)
Oh Adam, thank you for this. I always love it when you post because you’re real and your faith is solid. Blessings!
I just wanted to say… You are amazing and you give me courage to face every day. :) Love you.
We were created to be human beings, not human doings. Its not if we do more we will somehow unlock the magical plans God has for us. But wait patiently for Him to be glorified. If your Cinderella is out there, God will bring you two together. You don’t really have to go and look for her, just keep your eye out
though we’re not sailing, but as long as we’re still floating, trust the wind and we’ll be alright.
you’re a mellow kind of guy. I often find myself awake at night fussing over “blueprints”. falling in love and wondering wether its God’s divine right or the devil’s downfall for me. wondering if the scenarios I dream of will ever happen. Wishing impossible wishes that can’t come true. Wishing the person I love would just show up in an elevator and marry me on the spot.
I like the way you’re taking it though. Just breeze through life and shut up. Just wait. Be patient.
so from now on I suppose….
I am the girl who waited
The first Adam who ever lived was also lonely and longed for the companionship you and I and thousands of single people long for. Except he was the ONLY person on the planet! Never forget what God did for him, because there is no reason He wouldn’t do the same for you=) Be true to Him, have faith and keep your eyes wide open! Love id Hard to Get, but we have a promise from our father(who definitely way more awesome than Darth Vader);)
Love and Peace to you always, Adam, my brother and my friend=)
Your faith is admirable Adam ^.^ It’s good to know one isn’t alone in this. God has great things in store for you <4
I always think of this. What if the guy I met at my friend’s house is the one? Is it just a coincidence that when we were younger, the game you play by twisting the apple stem to find out the first letter of the name of the person you’re gonna marry always landed on J for me? (his name is Jeremy)
Or the girl that’s hated me since the day we met. Are we meant to realize how alike we are and become best friends?
Or what if on the flight to California I meet someone that will change my life forever…maybe I already met that person.
It fascinates me.
I really love this idea – it reminds of the scripture about how “all things work together for good” to those who love God. Thanks for such a good reminder!
Stay strong,
-Bennett
hush Adam hush. =) You’re right,He’s got all planned down to the tiniest detail.
<3 Jobina
I often find myself anticipating and Preplanning unlikely scenarios in my mind. I like what you say though, God does have everything under control. I need to just have faith and let Him design my life, I know what He has planned will be so much better than anything I could imagine. Great post!
yeah, i guess it happens. Me? i’m gonna be an explorer! Discovering new lands, writing about them, traveling to strange places, and all the brave adjectives will line up, waiting to be written on paper. Oh, yeah, i’m also going to invent time travel. i know, because i’m writing this in 5037 untill we meet in imagination, Gleaming in the Glow
Hi Adam,
Thank you so much for all the posts you write every week. They are a highlight of my week and i always love gaining new insight from all you’ve written. :) I love how you wrote that you “take great joy and comfort in knowing my Savior has it all blueprinted and planned down to the tiniest detail, and that my job isn’t to blubber and worry about the design — but to hush.”
I often worry about the future, forgetting to first pray about it, though my future is ultimately in His hands.
thank you for this timely reminder to hush and not to worry. :) i will remember to trust in faith.
<3 Izabella
I can totally relate to this post. To just trust is one of the most difficult things in the world to do. Probably because it doesn’t feel like you’re doing anything at all at times when you most want to make things happen. Stay encouraged, Adam! :D
“Faith can give us courage to face the uncertainties of the future.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
When you give it all to the Lord and let him steer your life, it will all be worth it. And you know how much He loves to surprise us :) He could be real sneaky too. Hahaha!
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
Love your songs and you! God bless! ;)
Adam, your words are so meaningful. Your music has truly been the push toward accepting Him into my life. I still have a long journey ahead of me, but I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart.
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 and “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 Both passages from the NLT. Two of my favorites. I know you know these verses, Adam; probably by heart, but we always need to keep reminding ourselves.
You are a young romantic which is a lovely way to go about life. Could it happen the way you’ve dreamt? Absolutely! Enjoy this time. Embrace it. Think of where you were just two years ago. By your own admission, you had led an almost insular life up to that point and now you are beginning to blossom.
Keep praying, my young brother in Christ, for you are right: What is faith without trust? :)
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” ~Joseph Campbell
I love this quote, because it helps me to realize that God has a plan for me, and I need to let go of my own plans so I can serve Him in every way possible. :)
Your posts encourage me so much, Adam. I wish you every happiness!
Genesis 29 –Jacob Meets Rachel.. Jacob had to wait 7 years to Marry Rachel as she was not yet ready.. Love that comes from God and that is in his will– WILL always be in his timing. Be Patient and wait on HIM, who knows the beginning from the end.
YOU ARE SO SHY do you think God would bring you love at first site when he knows you will be nervous and not yourself. Maybe you will find love in a different way.. a way that God will determine that will allow you to get to know her and not be so nervous.
Faith is trusting and not day dreaming about how it will happening, just lean on him who created you and don’t let Satan steal the joy of the journey
*opps (sight and not site) unless you meet her on the internet –ha ha
that was a typo
you inspire me so much.
I’m kinda writing in the future because it’s 11:42 am here. I love reading your blogs because they always put an Owl City song in my head for the rest of the day. :) Keep it up!
Amen! I still think it’s just so awesome that we have a Sovereign God who’s in control over everything and that we can just stop worrying about life and leave it all up to Him.
Adam,
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Bright as the sky is, it’s not the only thing shining. Your sweet words and harmonious music speaks eons to my heart.
Your dear friend in Christ,
Melissa
So yeah. I don’t know exactly how to explain the subject of this one, but I understood it completely. Words are weird like that. I often find it funny as well that we are sometimes, for just a second, under the illusion that we actually have a say in where we end up. Free will only goes so far, and our silly mistakes are just little detours that make our soul’s GPS (God’s positioning system) recalculate. But that’s not to say we’re doomed to wherever God chooses to put us. Because in all honesty, I’d be scared to death to be anywhere than exactly where He wants me.
Oh goodness!!! So beautiful, so amazing, so true!! And what’s funny is I have been pondering this exact idea lately, the beauty of unrehearsed natural emotions and responses, and that God has it all planned out for the best for me. Of course, at 15 I’m much too young to REALLY think or worry about it, but still. It crosses my mind now and then. :) God bless you, Adam! I love you and I pray for you all the time, and I am SO thankful for you and what great example you set for me and everyone else. “I thank my God everytime I think of you.” Phil 1:3. :D
I was just thinking about this the other day, actually….
Sometimes I wonder how significant or trivial of a role each person I encounter will play in my life. Sometimes I wonder where I’ll meet the person I’ll spend the rest of my years with. Perhaps he’ll be on the swings, or in a theater, or in an ice cream parlor, in on an elevator…
You never know how much a certain person may affect you in life, but thank God that He has a plan for you. Keep your faith in Him.
Almost all of your journals are equal parts inspiring, motivating, and captivating. No matter how dark the sky may get, you always manage to push ahead and find that silver lining. I only wish that I was just as persistent….
– Kellie
Hi Adam. Or the automated computer who must be pretty bemused with these longs lists of comments from fans that aren’t even it’s own, yes, my man-made digital friend, life can be unfair…
Anyway sorry about that. Adam, you are the most beautiful person I’ve ever heard of/read about; you’re beautiful in more ways than just “good-looking” though, the way you write, the way I’ve just realized I use way to much punctuation, the way you sing, your morals, that’s makes you truly beautiful. I wish I could be like you. You, your music, your meaningful/comical/interesting blog entries are what inspire me. I just really wanted to say, thank-you so much and please, no matter what happens, carry on doing what you do.
Thank-you for reading this, sincerely,
I am Alive.
How I long to spontaneously meet that single person who will change my life forever.
Now may the God of all hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life. . . but seek first the kindom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:25-34
Thank you, Adam, for your songs. They bring me closer to God.
Have faith in God. He knows the plans he has for you, plans to give you a future and a hope.
Owl City Forever :)
Hi Adam!
I just want to say that i really love your music! You’re my idol :’)
I went all the way to London just to see you live, and i live in Sweden so there is quite a trip and i’m not really good at english either, haha!
I’m going to go to your concert here in sweden, so you know! So if you someone whos eyes sparkle like never before and waving like a maniac it’s probably me.. :’)
Hugs, Jessica
Wow…that was great. How come almost every time I read one of your blog entries, it’s usually something I really need to hear at the moment? This was one of them. It’s not even on schedule! God made some deal with you about that, didn’t He? ;) You’re doing wonderful. Keep writing ‘His’ music.
Adam, I think it’s wonderful that you vent your feelings and reassure yourself through your writing. Some people just keep these kind d of anxious thoughts to themselves-and that can never turn out well. God has someone so special for you-and I hope that someday soon you’ll find this someone and all will go smoothly. This rollercoaster we call life is always going to be bumpy-but as you know there is no point in waiting around and anticipating he future if you forget to live now! All will go as able He has planned it-don’t you worry!
By the way-you’re really clever. I admire you! I wrote you a letter actually, it’s on orangeintheovercast.blogspot.com
Correction on my last comment-I meant all will go as He has planned it!
YOU. ARE. IN. MY. HEAD.
And I don’t see that as a GOOD thing. My head is mine, please stop reading it. Nice (if a little creepily so very like how I think) post, twas insightful. Keep being “concerned with the principles of morality, servanthood, discipleship and character, and ultimately, to trust,” Mr Young =) God be with you and His joy.
~ That Person You Don’t Know
This post is a blessing to me today. Thanks for the reminder that all things are only according to the Lord’s plan.
This principle can apply to not only the future, but also the past — things that have happened that we don’t understand. Why do people feel bitter over things that happened to them? Because they refuse to trust God and His plan. Because a part of them doesn’t believe that God knows what He’s doing.
I don’t tend to worry over the future or the past because I know that there is Someone much wiser than I or any other being in control of everything. I don’t want or need to be in control of everything. After all, we are supposed to follow God, aren’t we?
This is especially personal and important to me, though I’m reluctant to explain exactly why. All the same, I’m praying that you’ll understand how significantly this is a comfort to me today — because of things that have happened that I don’t yet fully understand the reason for, because of things that are happening that leave my life more than a little unstable and painful, and because of the indefinite future. I can’t do much more than trust in my God.
I’m praying for you — that you’ll concede to God’s will joyfully and eagerly with as much love for and confidence in our Lord as you seem to have, Mr. Young.
On another note, your wordsmithing always makes me smile. God gave you a way with words, whether it’s your lyrics or your prose. There’s always something beautiful and moving about the way you write. You also have an amazing sense of humor. So, thanks for making my day as a whole!
On ANOTHER note, this reminds me of an old hymn! A favorite of mine, at that. (That kind of makes me feel old…along with the fact that I know the first verse by heart.)
“Let not your heart be troubled,”
His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness,
I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path He leadeth
But one step I may see:
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
- His Eye is on the Sparrow
And basically that entire song is amazing for this topic.
Thanks for being a great and (I’m convinced) God-given facilitator of my faith! God bless you — or rather, His will be done!
…but if you’re doing His will you will be blessed because you’ll be happy and will be able to acknowledge all the ways in which He has already blessed you and you will feel blessed to be able to glorify God, really, so basically the same thing? I dunno. Saying “God bless” isn’t usually with the intent of saying “do His will and therefore be blessed in a myriad of ways”, I suppose.
That is totally off-topic, but food for thought. At any rate, God’s will be done!
Dear Adam,
I wish I could run right up to you and give you a hug right now. Lately, I’ve been struggling with at least part of what you described, about trying not to worry about the future and what will happen because God will take care of it. I’m really glad about this since I’ve tried to do things my way, and they never seem to work out. All of this worrying at the ripe age of 16 is doing me no good, and after reading this blog that seems aimed at me, that point is really driven home. God seems to be guiding me in His sneaky ways (or are they just extremely obvious ways and I’m too steeped in sin and my own problems to notice them?) yet again. He seems to be guiding you in the right direction as well, which I’ve been praying for every night for a long time now. Please continue to be a wonderful disciple, brilliant light, and wonderful reflection of Him, and I promise to continue to pray for you.
Love,
Madeline
I used to think God had one person that was fated to be my companion, that so called ‘soulmate’. I use to daydream about how we would meet, how perfect it would be. But then I’ve come to realize, while God knows how my life will play out, it isn’t a ‘destiny’ or ‘fate’ per say. There will never be anyone perfect or ‘made for’ for us. Relationships are all about working though the differences, not finding someone who is fits our ideal. Society kind of leads us to believe there is one person out there that was fated to be with us, but that’s really not Biblical at all. (But I think that was kinda the point of your entry?)
But anyways! Keep strong my friend, you are a wonderful person and I’m sure you will find yourself a lovely companion one day. :)
Thumbs up, Adam. Keep up the good work and optimistic thinking, and don’t let go.
God bless,
- Joel
P.S. Thanks for using that lovely phrase ‘woolgathering’ again. I don’t quite know why, but it tickles my fancy.
Thumbs up, Adam. Keep up the good work and optimistic thinking, and don’t let go.
God bless,
- Joel
P.S. Thanks for using that lovely phrase ‘woolgathering’ again. I don’t quite know why, but it tickles my fancy.
“But more than this, I’m deeply comforted to know that no amount of absentminded woolgathering can reconstruct “the plan” into something that I must practice or rehearse for, even if I wanted to. It will be unplanned, unpremeditated, extempore, unconstrained, unforced, and the thought becomes more beautiful the more I think about it (or perhaps the more I try not to).
Above and beyond all of this, I take great joy and comfort in knowing my Savior has it all blueprinted and planned down to the tiniest detail, and that my job isn’t to blubber and worry about the design — but to hush. To be concerned with the principles of morality, servanthood, discipleship and character, and ultimately, to trust.
For what is faith without trust?”
. . . . . . You are so wise, Adam! You write more like you’re in your sixties than your twenties! Thanks for this post. I think I’m going to copy it off and paste it in my journal . . .
Lots of prayers and blessings,
Your Sister In Christ,
Becca
Adam,
I fist-bumped the air when I read this! (and if you were to ask my friends, this is not something I normally do) =]
Thank you for putting into a blog post what Jesus has been teaching me recently.
I’m not sure if you actually read these comments, but if you do, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Just the fact that He has ALREADY WON the fight is a comfort and adding that to that He has a perfect, detailed plan for each of us, my word… Well, that is food for thought and reminds me of how AWESOME our God is.
Stay encouraged and God bless you,
Madeline
thanks for wrote this ^^
Adam, come out with a book of just your blog entries. It would be SO WORTH IT!
From one shy person to another!
I had a crush on someone and never let them know, time went by and 2 years passed and I look back in regret.
I don’t believe in love at first sight. ( I don’t want a lover based on attraction, I want a best friend-but I do want chemistry!)
I do believe God brings us the right person and it is up to us to stay in his will and listen to HIS promptings. (we had everything in common, she made me laugh, she inspired me, she was cute, sweet and full of so much grace-when we looked at each other she gave me goosebumps and took my breath away- I was SO NERVOUS, but I felt so alive) I was too shy to obey the LORD voice not sure if it WAS HIS, we only saw each other a couple of times at meetings, but we emailed each other A LOT.
As time went by I find out that “she” too had a crush on me but she was waiting for me to make a move. (she never acted like she had a crush on me, since I did not act like I had a crush on her) I should have listened to my heart and let her know. I should have made any excuse to visit her (she was one state over and a co-worker)
Someone else got brave and she is now married. I am now waiting on the LORD for another girl to take my breath away and I know the LORD promises to restore that which was lost, so I know I will find her.
When I do, I will still be shy, but I will try and give her hints and I will be brave and take her hand, when we spend time together :) I will make any excuse to see her. I will take my time, not rush things and will enjoy the time it will take to get to know her. I will not over think things, I will not worry “Does she or doesn’t she like me” I will build a solid friendship and the LORD will reveal to me when to make my move :) when to take her hand, when to hug her deeply, when to let her know. I will not shrink back in fear. ptings of the LORD. Don’t rush it, just be patient and don’t think that she does not like you for she very well may. (if we hide we like the, they hide they like us)
What if you looked at it from the other side? Sometimes, we are meant to be the person that makes an impact on another’s life. Many times that is why the LORD allows us to go through things, so that in turn we can make a differnece in another’s life who may be going through something similar. Just a thought.
Thanks for allowing God to use you! His plan for you is beautiful!
Don’t worry. You will find someone special to be your friend. Some one will like you not because you’re this famous celebrity. They will appreciate you for who you are.
Adam, you are a very complicated person, just like me. Don’t worry, I understand you. I’m sure one day you will make a very special friend who will have an impact on your life.
Talk to God about your problems and please keep blogging!
Your sister in Christ~
“For what is faith without trust?”
Indeed. I find is a wonderfully comforting thing to know that I really don’t have to worry about things, but to just surrender them into His hands and let Him lead me. It really is a marvelous feeling. And I get so excited sometimes thinking about my future – my future that I have absolutely NO IDEA where it’s going – but the exciting thing is that I’m moving towards it, and I know that He has incredible things planned. I get giddy like a child on Christmas morning, sometimes, thinking about it.
Keep being who you are in Him, Adam. Keep being the inspiration and encouragement that you are to so many of us. Keep trusting Him.
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
– Isaiah 26.3
Uhm, *hides* I feel kinda awkward ’cause I’m Jewish so some stuff confused me, but just remember to be yourself, and to love life. And stuff :D Don’t woooorry, be happy!!!
Don’t rush stuff, sometimes you find the most wonderful things when you’re not focusing so hard and it may be who or when you least expect it to happen. Like finding my puppy.<33
No dogs at the shelter seemed like the 'one'. Much as I loved them, cuddled them, and hope that they'd find homes, none had that special, special special click that 'the dog' has. My mom and I had just finished working on something, gone to get something else and randomly decided to go visit a shelter. We had been looking for an adult border collie, and my mom had said "NO PUPPIES".
So we hadn't exactly been actively looking for a puppy, but the puppy room was on the way to the older dogs so we decided to stop in. The cutest, most adorable little puppy, a tiny bundle of white and brown fluff was peeking at us with bright, happy brown eyes from over someone's arms. We were nearly heartbroken, because we thought someone was adopting him. So, we looked around and scanned the other puppies, but even though they were really cute, we kept on looking back at the little puppy in the person's arms. Turns out they were a volunteer, and soon I was cuddling him, and took him into the visitation room, and he wriggled, bounced, kissed and cuddled his was into our hearts. He was 'the one', and we had no doubt. So, we had expected to adopt an ADULT border collie. We came home with him.
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Cooper's my baby, and I love him so much. Best. Puppy. Ever. <3
So I guess what I'm saying is just be yourself and go with the flow…and stuff. 8D
^^;
this is like a message to me. It’s basically how I think, and then something brings me back to reality that the Lord has it all planned out, and to stop filling my head with the thoughts of it.
you’re a true inspiration, I have much love for you.
Indeed, what is faith without trust?
Easily said, not so easily done. Because trusting in Him doesn’t come like second nature as it should. Trust is the great leap of faith. Risky.
And what is trust without hope and hope without faith?
Thanks for this so much. It’s exactly what I’m living right now. Sometimes it is so easy to get lost inside my head making up scenario after scenario instead of just living and being right here, right now. It’s quite amazing how easily we do this to ourselves and miss all that God is doing directly in front of us.
And trust, oh trust. It is such a hard and usually messy thing to learn. But without trust, there IS no faith. Learning this every day of my life…not to put limitations on what God can do…even through someone like me.
Doubt you even read these, but God bless you anyways. I think perhaps we would be great friends.
Listenning to your voice is a must of my daily life. Drowned in your mellow songs, I can gather the nerve to face the mysterious future. U must be having fun in the tour.How I envy those who are biased by God to see you face to face!
Anyway, good luck.
From a friend in China.
The force is strong with this one! Lol
Those are some very true words you have spoken there! It’s really reassuring to see that I’m not the only person who runs through endless amounts of possible scenarios of how I’ll meet ‘the one’. But you’re right, God has it planned out perfectly and there is no need to fret about what we’re going to say or do. In the end that person will love us no matter what, so the little quirky things we say and do will probably only make them love us more. Lol
Keep the faith, and remember that God always has your back no matter where you are on this earth. :) Safe travels on the rest of your European adventure!
Keep the faith Adam, God is with you
your blog entries need a like button :’) <3
I am waiting for your blog every week regularly. Cos I need sth to chill me. Your strong faith in God is the best chill EVER. I am so amazed by how humble you are and how faithful you are when facing God. I always thank God for letting me to get to know you and remind me of the greatness of God
Wow… Yet again i marvel at your way with words Adam.
Soooo beautifully put.
I particularly enjoyed the final paragraph.
We so often forget that our AWESOME Father has everything under control, and that we need to just hush, and listen to what He has to tell us.
Thank you for reminding me to do just that… :)
i truly love this post, i hope that one day you find true love. whoever it will be is a very lucky person.
i love your posts please never stop posting :) i love your writing style too, your amazing. i love your music too, your songs have really helped cheer me up many times. thank you :)
Dear Adam,
This is post (like all your others) is absolutely beautiful! I really needed to here this, and not just because of “who I’m gonna marry someday” question but of everything else that is to happen in the future. Sometimes I get confused when people say “God has a plan for you” because people also say that you have God gave you “free will.” So it confuses me and i think “If God has a plan for me and I don’t know it, how am i supposed to follow it? And with free will I’ll probably take the wrong path.Will I like God’s plan? Do I even have choice?” (If I do, then I’ll follow it but you get the point) Maybe I’m over-complicating this, because I seem to be the only one who worries about it. I guess they just go together somehow. It is strange however how things that seem terrible at the start often turn out for the better. But what about when they don’t turn out right? I’m not questioning God and don’t worry I am doing my best to trust in Him, but I’m just terribly confused. Does anyone else wonder this? Can anyone explain?
I recently experienced the pleasure of watching your performance in Birmingham UK. Let’s get the typical cliche of “you were great” out of the way, although it is true…you were just that..and more. You made my insecure 15 year old Aspergers daughter brim with joy,…..and her selective mutism vanished…she sang to and along with your tunes! THAT is an achievement…not fame and fortune….. but the ability of your music to reach out to a troubled teenager who saw the light when she first heard THE BIRD AND THE WORM and has continued to see it since!
No, Darth Vader is not your father. If you were force-sensitive, I would’ve known by now. ANYWAYS…
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I have faith in you. You’ll find her someday. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday.
Keep on going, never give up, stay strong in the name of the Lord.
<3
Beautiful writing, as usual – you’re such a talented storyteller and a great inspiration. I always find people’s musings interesting, mostly because I tend to daydream so much and it helps to know that I’m not the only one around here that constructs wonderful visions in my head just to deepen the abyss between sweet reverie and rather harsh reality. Oh, and I find your blog fascnitaing even though I’m an agnostic (note: not an atheist). I personally don’t believe in fate but pure luck. There’s a slight difference between those two, I think but then again I might just be wrong. One thing’s for certain: the best things happen to you when you least expect it. I’ll sign this whole-heartedly.
I know how that feels, but I always try to think that way too. I was a little confused here, and there but the ending made it clearer. So, thank you!
And don’t worry I know that God has very big plans for you, and that you’re on the right path :) You have inspired so many people with your music. I’m one of those people that you inspire each and every day. So I love you each and every day more and more :) So continue to be amazing and brilliant as you always are, because God has a huge plan for you, just wait!
Dear Dear DEAR Adam,
I LUV your music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You r SO cool and your EXACTLY LIKE ME!!!!!
I like taking pictures, I’m a Christian and LUV the LORD!!!! And I wish u would come to the Tri-cities, Washington-a small town-and come to my house and sing 4 me!!!!!!!!
-Janie
Amen! Wow, this really speaks to me because I tend to think, “Oh, I should’ve done THIS!” or “Oh, why didn’t I say THAT?!”. Thank you for this beautiful reminder that God has ordained each day for us, and we don’t gotta do a THING to make it happen except trust in Him. =)
13 For You created my inmost being;
You knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in Your book
before one of them came to be.
~ Psalm 139
I was introduced to your music about two years ago by my older sisters. It touches me in odd ways, like the ‘Vanilla Twilight’ which I still cannot listen to without crying becuase of the little boy from our sister church who was killed in a farm accident. Incidentally, I’m puzzled as to who in the song died: the singer, or his girlfriend/fiancee/wife.
I read your blog regularly and enjoy it. I liked your descriptions of random things, your rambling while medicated, your pirate qualifications, and your amazing photos. I found out I’m more than likely an introvert (which explains a lot!).
God bless you, Adam. Your songs are inspiring.
Every time I read these blogs I always find myself smiling, and then I feel great the rest of the day, just because your words give me hope. For some odd reason… haha
I love how you’re dreaming of her (right now) because I bet you…she’s doing just the same.
God is so very cool, Adam. You’re going to FLIP OUT when you meet the one HE has chosen for you. Patience, Grasshopper!
PS
I’m praying you find her soon. ;)
Adam,
It is refreshing to find that God has been working in someone else’s heart the same thing He’s been working in my own. How often on a daily basis am I reminded that The Plan is already set, and that it’s more wonderful and mysterious and perfect than I could ever imagine. Yet in my weak and finite mindset, I forget this and am constantly humbled when my own attempts at mapping out my life fail. What is faith without trust? You’ve voiced these thoughts beautifully and honestly. Thank you, sir.
This is just what I needed. I worry all the time about the future. I’m almost at that point in my life where I have to make some big decisions. I want to be prepared for them. But I don’t know how. I want to make the right choices, but I’m scared to death that I won’t. So I just need to pray and not just do what I think is right, but what God knows is right.
It would mean so much if you’d check out my blog: http://orangeintheovercast.blogspot.com/
Bear hugs!
Madd :)
so good.
& me too…
I was just thinking about how reassuring it is to believe that He is sovereign. How much more at peace I’d be if I lived that that was face – cause it is!
Life sure doesn’t go as I wish… But, I still have hope.
Hey, btw, chatted your friend Dave Johnson the other day, he definitely made me want to visit Minnesota! =)
Hi there.
So.
I never leave comments on things. As in…never. So I’m not really sure how to write this, or how to make it stand out from all the other eighty-something comments on this note.
I tried to think of something witty that Meg Ryan might say in Sleepless in Seattle or You’ve Got Mail, but I got nothing. Basically I’m just going to hope that you’ll end up reading this because I want you to know I was truly touched by this post, as well as by pretty much everything else you’ve written on your blog. I especially have loved this note and the one before it. This is easy for me to say because I’m basically anonymous here, but I’ve been trying to get over someone for about seven months now, and so far my luck hasn’t been that great. And I want you to know your posts here have encouraged me so much.
Also I definitely am always believing that the rest of my life is just around the next corner, or on the next floor the elevator reaches. I’ve got potential life-altering scenarios playing out in my head constantly, and I keep waiting for the guy sitting next to me at Starbucks to turn out to be someone I’ve been waiting for, or my waiter at the restaurant to end up playing a huge role in my life. It hasn’t happened yet but with best friends falling in love and pairing up all around me, that hope is all I’ve got. Thank you for voicing my thoughts.
And, thank you for being so open about your faith. It means a lot. Let’s keep on running the good race, because maybe we don’t understand it now, but the Lord’s timing is perfect.
Oh. Also, I am a huge fan of your Back to the Future-esque music video. Ha. I know that wasn’t really relevant but I figure I might as well mention it.
Keep on writing, and I’ll keep on reading. God bless you.
Christine
hi adam. you always help me to be a better person. thank you a lot.
This is very encouraging. I struggle with this daily. I find it difficult to trust and be patient waiting for that day. This was a great reminder. :) Stay strong, Adam. It’ll be worth it. <3
I often find myself rehearsing what I shall say or do when I meet “the one” for me. I over-obsess about it. I wait for that day so excitedly with such anticipation, that it is so very hard not to want it to be absolutely perfect. But I have to remember that it already is going to be absolutely perfect, for God has already written it. No amount of worrying or preparing from me will make a difference. I just need to wait. And trust.
Thank you for reminding me of that, Adam.
Emmy
I just want to play off your elevator idea.
I walk out of my hotel room with my head down, inspecting the carpet. Normally this probably wouldn’t have been my choice hotel, but I chose it off of a whim, just to mix things up a bit. I’d been so exhausted at the time that the most exciting thing I could come up with was allowing my GPS to lead me to the first place that I could crash for the night.
The bed seemed soft enough, so I decide to disregard the carpet for now.
I turn my head in search for the elevator that I must have taken to get to my floor in the first place; it takes me a few turns in the random hallways to find it.
I run my fingers through my hair, feeling that it is still slightly damp from my shower. I watch the orange glow of the elevator button and lightly bounce on my toes as I wait for the elevator to arrive. I am caught by surprise at how quickly it comes, normally hotel elevators take a while, with people hauling luggage and all that. It must be because it’s still so early in the morning.
I look at the arrows above the opening doors, and notice that it had only come down two floors. I start to change my mind about it being so early, it is 7:30 after all. People must be wanting to catch breakfast.
My breath catches in my throat as I look from the arrows to the inside of the elevator.
There’s already somebody there.
I try my hardest to act normal, but I am pretty sure that he can see the nervousness in my walk, and soon enough he’s going to find out I’m not breathing.
The doors start to slide closed and I reach to push the floor I want, but with my hand stretched halfway towards the mass of buttons on the wall, I notice that the ground floor is already pushed.
Great, now I look like even more of an idiot.
It only takes a few seconds for my mind to be racing, over analyzing all the possible scenarios of what could happen in this one to two minute elevator ride.
Surely God won’t let me die over holding my breath for such a sort time.
This thought causes me to let out a small giggle, and I’m forced to take a breath afterward.
He glances at me…did he make a face? Did he smile a bit? Maybe it was just my imagination…oh no, he probably thinks I’m laughing at him now. Great. Now I have to say something.
“It’s simple how silly an …I mean, it’s silly how awkward a simple elevator ride can be, isn’t it?” I’m just making this worse.
He smiles, and my heart just about dies.
He says something back, but I have a hard time registering what he says.
………
And so trusting in God could lead to the elevator ride of your life. It’s a fun thing to think about, really.
My grandparents tell me this all the time on Skype.
“God says He will give you the desires of your heart, Right? right.
God made you and placed those dreams and desires, correct? Yes.
So the person who made you and created those dreams that are placed in your heart, He knows them well? Yes!
So HE WILL take care of them. He even says that He will exceed our dreams. ” – my loving grandpa
What boggles my mind is that I have the easiest time placing my trust in man but why is it so hard for us to trust the ONE person who will never FAIL us.
My favorite Scripture that I have written on almost everything is:
“12We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us!
13But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.”
1 Cor. 13 :12-13 [ The Message]
From One dreamer to another
Something God tossed into my mind the other day was this: That no matter how creative we may think we are, no matter how many different scenarios we come up with for our future, He is more creative. He is so much more creative than I am, and the dream He renders into reality is so much better than anything I could possibly come up with. Coming up with so many wonderful dreams and then becoming certain that life can never be that good is a sure way to worry, not mention being foolishly dependent on self. But worry is not necessary, because one can be assured that whatever God has planned, it will be better than anything little humans like us could ever dream of.
cant wait ’till im old enough to understand what ur saying, but even though im 13, im determined to read every single blog you post (or is it post you blog? dunno, dont care) and i remember every single one of them. oh but i did get the one about being captured by aliens, very funny, especially the ‘beleiber’ part. and the one abou tthe girls dream. very romantic.
p.s why do people ALWAYS say these cheesy things in their comments? no offence peoples. im just a stupid teenager. thats all. pps i LOVE the singing horses.
You just put something I think A LOT about into words that COULD NOT be more perfect to describe this.
Thank you, Mr. Young, for letting me think of things realistically and deeply again.
God bless!
Wow. That was beautifully said (written?). Made my heart happy.
I have nothing to say to this amazingness
Stay awake
please
Adam young; Thank you.
I love you Adam! I think we have a lot in common. Check out my blog http://saaraajuddha.blogspot.com/ :)
I’m pretty sure were soul mates. I think exactly like this.
Wow, I love the ending! Your blogs always makes me think and dream and imagine. You are a great writer I excpect an Owl City book one day.
*would have commented but melted instead*
Definitely believe that which you stated. Your favorite reason appeared to be on the internet the simplest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I certainly get annoyed while people consider worries that they just don’t know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and defined out the whole thing without having side-effects , people can take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks
Thank you so much, Adam, for this post! It’s exactly what I needed to hear right now (with a generous helping of eloquence thrown in). It’s easy to forget sometimes Who was the blueprint. God bless you!
This is beautiful. I find I feel the same way. The more I try not to think about it the more consumed I become by it. The answer lies in giving it the time it demands but then knowing when to shut it down.
You should give tomyfuturespouse.com a look.
They’re anonymous love notes sent by people everywhere.
I go there when I’m feeling downhearted or my mind is consumed with thoughts of the future. I even write in sometimes. It’s good therapy. ;)
Hi there! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could locate a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having trouble finding one? Thanks a lot!
Adam,
Oh. My. Goshness. This is how my brain works. I wouldn’t normally take thirty minutes of my time to compose a comment to a blog post that wasn’t my own, but when I read your brainthoughts, it’s like listening to the circles I spin in my head when I talk to myself in the shower.
Only, you seem to be ten years ahead of me in the quality of your writing and the depth of your introversion. Your prose is so fluid, it almost wreaks of grandiloquence and honey.
I wonder, do you often feel conceited after the satisfaction you get from the painstaking rearranging of words and nitpicking of grammar that you no doubt make? I sometimes find my own words flopping onto the page the way a drunken sailor would throw himself over the railings to vomit, and I can imagine yours do the same. (Sorry… that was a bit graphic.) That is to say, do you sometimes experience guilt for feeling a disproportionately large sense of accomplishment, that which would better be attributed to God’s glory and work in your life, when instead you use your God-given gift to write to compose your own symphony?
Wow. That is sad that that is what comes out of me. Now I feel like a jerk. But it’s true, because that’s how my brain works. Forgive me if I presume to know too much about the inner workings of what I consider to be a fellow introvert and–as should have been previously stated and emphasized–brother in Christ. I suppose I’m simply wishing there was someone who does the unique breed of mental gymnastics that I do.
Stupid Submit Comment button. I hate you so much for telling me to edit before I click you.
Though I can’t imagine you’d read this, Adam, thanks anyway for being that semi-regular dose of “proetry” mixed with “Christianity”. I should read you more often, and scrutinize your relationship with God more closely; I’m constantly searching for role models, and, in a platonic sort of way, you’re a big one for me.
And I totally agree with you, because when I read Desiring God, my value system and sense of self in relation to God was completely blown apart. I think you’d enjoy Think, also by Piper; you could probably relate to it more than I could.
On the off-chance that you do skim through your plethora of fan comments (of which, this is hardly different), I apologize for coming off as intellectually sycophantic, much the same way I usually do when I recognize someone intellectually (and creatively) my superior. I just need to tell myself that you’re just another example that God is more brilliant than I tell myself I am.
Grace and peace… hopefully…
-The Abstract Thinker
Wow! I was going to attempt to read all of these comments and I think I got about half way through and knew I would be here all morning if I did! You truly have so many people that love you! I know you probably don’t even know that I exist because that just how this world is. It’s so huge, how impossible it would be to meet everyone it would be?!
Down to the point, Adam, and I know that with so many other comments and people that love you, my comment won’t seem so significant, but I just want to let you know that I admire you. I was lured into your music by of course the popular ones but then found myself HOURS later on YouTube listening to a lot of them. I then found your blog and I have read your amazing entries, and have read about your AWESOME faith in God!
I’ve also been praying for God to show me His will. I love Him with all of my heart and my soul and my might, and I want to do His Will! I am completely devoted to Him, and I know that He is my EveryThing and my All in All. Jesus is my reason to breathe, and the reason my heart beats. I can’t imagine life without Him. I don’t understand how people can get through without Him. I guess it’s like not ever tasting an amaizing food so you don’t know what you’re missing out on. But then that’s why the Bible says to “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” I used this verse for a devotional I gave at a camp in Romania. And as I did, I gave them Reese’s, lol. They don’t have Reese’s there so it was something new for them and they love them when they have them :).
Reading your blog really encourages me that there are other Christians like me, waiting on God for the perfect person that He has made for them. I know that the man God has for me is out there, I just have to wait for Him, it’s just that sometimes it is so hard! But I know that my Jesus is All-Knowing and the only reason why anyone is married, dating, or single, is to better accomplish His purposes and will to pass. So I really only want what He wants.
So how about this? I will pray for you and you can pray for me in this. We can pray that each other will find that perfect person? I know they’re out there, but we can’t rush it. I think marriage is the second most important decision someone can make (the first being to accept Jesus Christ as Savior). We can pray for all of us out there–His children–to not marry the wrong person, to stay pure, to marry fellow believers, to wait on our God, to trust His timing and His commands, and to everyday seek a closer walk with Him, seeking Him, hungering for Him, and thirsting for Him “as the hart panteth for the water.” (Read about what the hart is and why he is panting for water! This is from Psalm and it is pretty much awesome how the Bible words everything.)
Thanks for reading this if you get the chance to Adam. I wanted to email you, but I couldn’t find your email address anywhere online, but I guess that is for a reason since you’d pretty much get swamped with millions of emails.
But God bless you, Adam. What a privilege it would be to meet you in person! I pray that whatever girl does marry you one day, that she’ll realize how blessed she is! Your song “Fall For You” should have been written for you, because “a guy like you is ‘truly’ impossible to find.”
In Christ,
Melody
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