As I draw nearer to the World Race launch date, I am realizing that there are several areas of my life in which I should be focusing on to best prepare for this great adventure (spiritual, financial, relational, physical). Furthermore, as I contemplate my weaknesses, it seems that ALL areas of my life are in need of a tune-up for the World Race, to say the least. Over the next few blogs, I will be writing about four areas of life that we all (as believers) should be working on as we seek to glorify God with our best offerings at His feet.
I just want to begin with admitting vulnerability to you. Though weakness is often uncomfortable to admit, shameful even sometimes, I openly share them here because I believe weakness and open expression of said weakness are a true picture of the gospel. There is no denying weakness, for only Jesus Christ lived a perfect life, and there are none even near to His perfection. The truth is that we are all dirty, fallen sinners worthy of death, and I am no different. If we were not as weak as I say we are, then there would be no need for a savior, but there so obviously is such a need. Jesus bore our crosses, for in our weakness He is strong. Admitting our personal defeats ultimately shouts the truth of the gospel to all who see our state and recognize it to be like their own. God’s grace is unconditional; I urge you to find rest in that truth.
As for me, I am struggling with complacency in my walk with the Lord. How could a person who believes and accepts the gospel as her own NOT be passionately thirsty for the living Word of God, Our CREATOR (and creator of the Universe- let that sink in). Yet this is where I am. To be frank, complacency is a shocking slap in the face to God, for we are literally made to worship Him. Period. To do anything else is to do something that is antithetical of our one true purpose in life. To be clear, I believe we can worship God in all that we do, so this is not to say that aside from praying and reading our bibles we are against God. Rather, it is about the heart. For whom do you do all things? And this is where I see my failure. Daily devotion in the midst of all things results in true love and true joy. These things I know, and yet…. I still struggle with complacency. So join me in prayer as I seek to remember the One who knows my name and has a beautiful plan for me now, next year, and in the years to come. I am forever thankful to be a part of His great plan, though He does not need me at all. Through my weakness His power and majesty is made clear. It is not me, but Him who deserves all the glory on the Race!!
Lord, prepare my Heart to thirst for you more. AMEN.
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