What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!

It's funny the reactions I received when I told people that I was being sent to Las Vegas for my job for a few days.  One crowd reaction I received was to go, be free and have the time of my life.  The other crowd reaction I received was quite the other; a little worried and reluctant.  I must admit, I've never had any desire to go to Vegas.  The thought never crossed my mind.  And it was probably because I had always heard such negative things about it, in terms of it being a place where there are "no rules."  Everything is legal, anything goes, and whatever happens there, stays there.  So I never thought it would be necessary for me to go, seeing as though, I don't really get in to much trouble and would like to keep it that way.

I grew up pretty sheltered, so going some places never really crossed my mind much.  And now that I'm saved and an adult, I still have some of the same reservations.  However, this trip has changed my outlook on things a bit.  Let me start by saying that Las Vegas is a BEAUTIFUL place.  I feel really misinformed about the beauty of this place.  You fly in over dessert and rocky land and as you approach the city, you begin to see all these tall beautiful buildings with bright lights.  The people are nice and friendly.  I admit, at some points I did feel out-of-place, but it was mainly because I wasn't use to going outside of my "comfort zone," into a place where there wouldn't be many like-minded people.

What I learned out of this is that it's easier to live a lifestyle when you're surrounded by people in your world who live the same.  The real test then is doing it surrounded by a people who are totally against what you believe and stand for.  How will you act?  How will you react?  I don't EVER want to be of the mindset again, that I can't go out, see and experience things in this world because I'm afraid that I'll be too different.  The truth is, that's exactly what the world needs to see:  different.  If I stay in my comfort zone, they'll never see.  People in a room full of darkness don't realize they're in darkness if they've never seen what light looks like!

I don't like stereotypes.  Yes, there's a lot of stuff going on in Vegas, but don't allow what other people are involved in to stop you from seeing, experiencing, and enjoying life.  I can enjoy it my way!
[DANIEL 3]

Needless to say, Vegas has become a top destination spot for me.  There's more to do for those of us who don't do the typical there.  The lights alone are a sight to see.  Can't wait to go back!  Wonder if there are any churches there. I sure didn't see any!  LOL

L8r:
~faithful