Hey guys!
First off I'd like to apologize for not writing in so long, life has been crazy hectic and I've had a major case of writers block.. I am back though and very excited! For those of you whom have read past blogs of mine, you know that I love to take what I hear about in church and really translate it into my life and the lives of those around me. Today is no exception, I had the pleasure of hearing another amazing sermon and I took quite a bit from it, so lets dive right in :)
Today was a discussion that I believe we can all relate to, the mythical idea of waiting... I say mythical because lets be honest, patience is not a trait were just born with and sadly this idea of waiting isn't mythical at all, but rather a part of our every day lives. Sometimes in life we feel like our feet are stuck in the mud, we have so much to look forward to and yet feel as if we are making no progress towards those things. We often times approach waiting as if its a curse, we approach it with negativity and despise the very thought of it. Where does this approach get you? Does it get you any further along then you were before? Does it better your well being or the well being of those around you? No it doesn't, in fact approaching waiting with a negative mindset as mentioned actually deteriorates your well being, therefore negatively affecting the well being of others as well. We need to remember that despite how horrid and unbearable we think these times of waiting are, that these are the exact times in our lives that God will use to have the greatest influence on our lives. These are the times he uses to bring our focus back to him. The times when were yanking the steering wheel all over the road are the times God is calling us back to his center, reminding us he is in control. In these times we need to not ask God where he is, but instead ask what he wants to develop in us as a result of the current situation.
This concept connects to those around us as well, God calls us closer to him and he calls us to bring people into his kingdom. Often times though, who do we pursue? The best of the best? The perfectly pressed suits and model citizens? Those are great and we want everyone to know the love of God.. We seem to forget however that those people aren't everyone... We need to pursue those that the world and people around us deem unpersuadable, we need to pursue the outcasts, the people that are viewed as less than... We need to pursue them just as our God has pursued us... God doesn't have to come after us, he doesn't have to forgive us or show us mercy, we are sinners.. he did though, he payed the price so that we never have to live a life away from him. He showed us great mercy and unimaginable love! Who are we to deny that to people around us simply because we view them as less or society views them as less or not good enough or troubled, broken etc.? Who are we to deny them the same mercy and love that our God so graciously bestowed on us? The answer is, we are no one... we were nothing and God made us something... The next time you think someone is unworthy or not good enough, look in the mirror because were all unworthy, none of us are "good enough", thankfully we serve a god who is worth and who is good and who loves each and every one of us despite our scars and despite or labels and despite anything this world tries to tear us apart with.. He loves each and every single one of us, and the least we can do is try to love others in even a fraction of the way he so amazingly loves us.
I'll leave you with this one last thought, speak in faith and trust that he will be faithful.
First off I'd like to apologize for not writing in so long, life has been crazy hectic and I've had a major case of writers block.. I am back though and very excited! For those of you whom have read past blogs of mine, you know that I love to take what I hear about in church and really translate it into my life and the lives of those around me. Today is no exception, I had the pleasure of hearing another amazing sermon and I took quite a bit from it, so lets dive right in :)
Today was a discussion that I believe we can all relate to, the mythical idea of waiting... I say mythical because lets be honest, patience is not a trait were just born with and sadly this idea of waiting isn't mythical at all, but rather a part of our every day lives. Sometimes in life we feel like our feet are stuck in the mud, we have so much to look forward to and yet feel as if we are making no progress towards those things. We often times approach waiting as if its a curse, we approach it with negativity and despise the very thought of it. Where does this approach get you? Does it get you any further along then you were before? Does it better your well being or the well being of those around you? No it doesn't, in fact approaching waiting with a negative mindset as mentioned actually deteriorates your well being, therefore negatively affecting the well being of others as well. We need to remember that despite how horrid and unbearable we think these times of waiting are, that these are the exact times in our lives that God will use to have the greatest influence on our lives. These are the times he uses to bring our focus back to him. The times when were yanking the steering wheel all over the road are the times God is calling us back to his center, reminding us he is in control. In these times we need to not ask God where he is, but instead ask what he wants to develop in us as a result of the current situation.
This concept connects to those around us as well, God calls us closer to him and he calls us to bring people into his kingdom. Often times though, who do we pursue? The best of the best? The perfectly pressed suits and model citizens? Those are great and we want everyone to know the love of God.. We seem to forget however that those people aren't everyone... We need to pursue those that the world and people around us deem unpersuadable, we need to pursue the outcasts, the people that are viewed as less than... We need to pursue them just as our God has pursued us... God doesn't have to come after us, he doesn't have to forgive us or show us mercy, we are sinners.. he did though, he payed the price so that we never have to live a life away from him. He showed us great mercy and unimaginable love! Who are we to deny that to people around us simply because we view them as less or society views them as less or not good enough or troubled, broken etc.? Who are we to deny them the same mercy and love that our God so graciously bestowed on us? The answer is, we are no one... we were nothing and God made us something... The next time you think someone is unworthy or not good enough, look in the mirror because were all unworthy, none of us are "good enough", thankfully we serve a god who is worth and who is good and who loves each and every one of us despite our scars and despite or labels and despite anything this world tries to tear us apart with.. He loves each and every single one of us, and the least we can do is try to love others in even a fraction of the way he so amazingly loves us.
I'll leave you with this one last thought, speak in faith and trust that he will be faithful.
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