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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: WILD (11/16/17)
When an animal is wild we have no control of it or its actions. Being wild is unrestrained power that doesn’t conform to a set order of doing things. A wild horse is a powerful strong beast with a spirit many admire. A free spirit to run where it wants and do what it wants is far different for most of us who are burdened with responsibility, trying to conform to society in order to make a living. However, wild holds an element of danger, you never know what the horse will do next. Will a wild horse turn on you? You can’t bridle a powerful wild horse to be useful because the horse will fight to be free unless they are broken. Being wild contains an element of surprise, the unknown, the uncontrollable, found in the animal that isn’t tamed or people who can’t conform to the rules and regulations of society.

God created man and animals but he gave choice to humans to follow him. God gives us commands and rules that are beneficial so we can to choose to make wise decisions helping us to live happy and content lives. He gives us guidance so we will avoid danger and unexpected trials. We can choose to either follow God or live with pride, self-righteousness and rebellion in our own thinking and action. We don’t have a wild unbroken spirit, but God has given us the Holy Spirit to help us in our lives and relationships.

We are born into a world where we learn to follow rules and conform to society. Our parents teach us what we need to know to survive as children so as we grow into adults we become independent. As children, we are not allowed to wander freely because there is so much in the world that can hurt us and we need to know how to choose our path carefully so we aren’t harmed. If we don’t conform to society then we will not benefit from the rewards society has to offer. Our society rewards those that demonstrate control over their thoughts and actions. If we live an unrestrained life we cannot choose to follow God.

Clearly, God came to give us order. God created man in his image and likeness. “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Gen1:27, NIV Bible). We were created to love God and have fellowship with God and others. We are to develop a relationship with the Father and others through prayer and church. Our society develops character through education, school and training.

A reflection of the Holy Spirit is found through virtues. We learn virtues of patience, charity, temperance, chastity, humility, diligence and kindness through our own experiences in the world and through studying the Bible and education. Practicing these virtues are considered becoming more Godly. Jesus practiced chastity by abstaining. The devil tempted him with food but he did not take any even though Jesus had fasted for 40 days. He kept his thoughts pure and remained committed to the Father. There is nothing wild about Jesus’s actions and motives.

Jesus practiced humility by washing the feet of his disciples. We are to practice humility in our daily lives so we can communicate and help other people grow and be strong. Jesus practiced patience when he knew Peter would deny him three times, yet he told Peter, “You will be the rock of my church.” Peter became the rock until he was martyred under the Roman Emperor Nero. Jesus demonstrates all of the virtues in his ministry culminating in his strong underlying message of love. We are to love one another as we would have one do unto us and love the Lord our God with all your heart, mind and soul.

Wild is a state of being needing to be tamed. If a person or animal can be tamed then it can be put to a useful task. A wild wolf, bear or lion can be admired for its ability, cunning and spirit. God has placed these animals in his kingdom for a purpose; to balance nature. However, to improve our lives and living conditions it is necessary to tame our spirits to reflect Jesus Christ and let the Holy Spirit and God live through us.
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Larry Whittington
11/24/17
You may have rambled a little. I don't know if I could find the topic sentence of each paragraph.

Our wild side would be what we would do without God in our life. The wild side of an animal is what it would do without human control on their side.

Try to say the most with the fewest words.

You have good thoughts.
Bonnie Bowden 
11/30/17
Congratulations on your 2nd place finish, in the Beginners Category, Louis.

You had some great ideas, but they didn't always flow naturally from one paragraph to the other.
Trudy Newell
12/02/17
Thanks for this reminder!

To make it easier to read, you could put a space between paragraphs.

Congratulations on 2nd place win. God bless - Trudy