Deep Dive into Faith

I love nature. I’m sure I’ve mentioned that before. I don’t find it a struggle in the least bit to read or watch a documentary about Earth, our oceans, or even the animals within. Lately, I’ve been doing a little deep diving on the deep blue sea. A few weeks ago, I was observing the vastness of the sky above, but the same can be said of those mighty waters that are right here on this planet where we live. There is an impressive amount of life in those waters that likely hasn’t even been discovered. That amazes me. Even for the creates that have been discovered, some of them are completely fascinating. 

It also amazes me to think that even though it’s right here on this planet with us, exploring the ocean is difficult. The deeper you go, the greater the pressure. Thousands of people have left their footprints on the moon, but less than 100 have gone as deep into the ocean as the Challenger Deep. Yet, there is so much marine life that inhabits such intense environments. Even within the ocean, not every creature can withstand every aspect. Some can only reside in saltwater while others need fresh water. Others can endure the intense pressure of the deep, while others can’t dive down that far without the pressure being too much. It’s just awash with so much information and I love learning about it. 

While focusing on that pressure environment, I began to think about those of us outside of the ocean. Those of us for whom that pressure is just a bit too great. Even now, in 2025, despite all of our advancements with space exploration, it’s not a common occurrence to hop on a submarine and go explore the Challenger Deep of the Marina Trench. That got me thinking about the pressure of life. If there is one thing that some people seem to thrive on, it’s deep diving into other people’s business.

I thought about this recently with some changes that have been happening in the organization I work for. If you are in the professional sect, then I’m sure you know that the rumor mill in working environments can move swiftly. Some people aren’t content with learning one portion of something, especially not if gossip is involved. They will truly don their scuba gear and dive in head first until they uncover every part of the story.

That’s how people have a tendency to treat one another outside of working environments as well. Have you ever encountered someone that details for you a I remember when you…and it’s not a positive piece of your history? For some people that are striving to turn over a new leaf, being reminded of who they used to be is not beneficial or helpful. Some people don’t mean for it to be, either. Even if the pressure of our past is as deep as the ocean, they will still make an attempt to free dive and uncover or discover parts that you’ve let go.

This is why we have to make an intentional effort not to do the same to ourselves. As I mentioned in my post last week, we can be our own worst critics. We don’t need to be when there is a world that is against you. Not when there are other people remembering the old you on your behalf (albeit with ulterior motives). You have to become your biggest cheerleader instead. Don’t waste your life trying to build equipment to dive deeper into anyone else’s past. Not even your own! Focus instead on moving forward. The past is no longer on your surface if you’ve embraced a life of forgiveness in Christ. It’s also just because we can’t do a repeat. Yesterday is out of our control. Technically, so is tomorrow until it arrives. What matters most is our today. Make it count!

Stay Sunny!

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