Right now, my church is hosting The Global Leadership Summit. Today was day 1 of an incredible line up of speakers, empowering and equipping Christ-followers from all over the world. I'm blessed to be able to go because of some very generous friends who sponsored my time at the Summit.
Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of the State was one of the incredible speakers. Her words resonated deeply within my heart as I have been processing this past crazy year of my life — and as I attempt to process the new season that God is bringing me into.
She reminded leaders from around the world that ::
EVERY life is worthy.
EVERY life is capable of greatness.
Out of struggle comes VICTORY.
Do I live knowing that EVERY life is worthy?
Do I believe that those around me are capable of greatness?
What about me? Do I believe that I am capable of greatness?
And… this one is a biggie… Do I believe that victory can come out of struggle?
I deeply desire to believe and walk in these truths that Condoleezza Rice spoke of today. What would my life look like if I actually walked in these truths?
It is very hard for me to believe these three things. I believe that other people's lives are worthy. But that is hard to believe about myself.
And, I also believe that other people are capable of greatness. But me? Well that seems like a stretch.
Struggle turning into victory? I do believe it — but it isn't easy. But it is a promise that I cling to often.
I believe that God makes beautiful things. That out of chaos, life can be found in the love of Jesus Christ (Beautiful Things by Gungor).
I desire for this next year to be one of walking in the worthiness of Jesus Christ, while showing the least of these that they are in fact worthy in the sight of God Almighty.
I want those that feel worthless to KNOW that they are capable of greatness.
Lastly, I want all to know that victory does come from struggle. That this world is surely not our home.
These truths are the foundation of our identity in Christ. And before I can fully share them with others — I need to walk in them myself.
God is teaching me as I teach others of His crazy love. He continually uses me :: this fallen, sinful, human being for His glory.
I don't get it.
But, instead of believing what this world tells me — I desire to believe the truths and promises of my Almighty Father. He calls me His, afterall.
Take a listen to this song :: let the truths of it reign over you.
