It’s Not About Me…

Hi all!  I guess I am down to blogging an average of once a month nowadays…    Works for me!   Today has been a catharsis of sorts for me in several ways - so I figured it best to end this cathartic day by sharing it with you in a blog entry.

Our sermon at church was yet again awesome and as if directed specifically to me.  I am continually amazed at how every week it seems as though the sermon is meant especially for me.  So cool how God does that!?!?!

Anyway, today was about the purpose of a Christian’s life.  So many of us are trying to live out either the story that we are writing, or in some cases the story that others are writing for us (and we are the victim).  We typically consider our lives successful when and if we see visible/tangible results that makes us look good. The fact of the matter is, this life is not our story at all, rather it’s God’s story which is coming true.   If we are truly living God’s story, we may not see or get any tangible results, at least in this life - but we still keep the faith because it’s not about us.  What God truly wants most out of us, out of me, is simply put - faith.  To keep the faith - come what may.  Faithful to the end.  Life with God is not about visible or tangible results.  Success is not determined by what makes me look good.  Success is keeping the faith and living out my part in HIS story!  Wow, so simple and yet so profound.

The final question for us to ponder was  “Who’s story are you living for?”  I realized that I keep trying to grab the pen away from God and write my own story.  I keep inviting God to be a part of my story.  The fact is, Christianity is about God inviting me into HIS story.  I saw myself for what I am today, pathetic.  I realized more than ever with such clarity that if I am truly honest with myself, I like the story being about me.  Furthermore, I LIKE tangible results and I like them NOW!  How sad is that?  Sad. God, here is your pen back.  Write away.  One of my all-time favorite verses now has more meaning than ever to me.   Hebrews 11:1 “Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we cannot see.”  

BTW, if you would like to listen to the sermon online, or subscribe to it in itunes just visit: Southside Fellowship Weekly Sermons