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It matters that we learn how to share our lives with others, making them and our world different because of what God is doing in us, and we are becoming. It matters if we learn to recognize that the pleasures of every day (food, work, and friendships) are simply expressions of God’s presence in our lives and His wonderful desire to meet all of our needs.
I have stood at the Grand Canyon and have seen this massive gorge that has been cut by the mighty Colorado River. To the casual observer, it would seem that nothing on earth is harder than rock and nothing easier to divert than water. Yet, over the centuries, the water has won the battle, cutting into and reshaping the rock. No one drop of water is stronger than rock, but each one contributed to the ultimate victory. So it is with Christians in life. Shall we remain trapped in Rat Race thinking, wondering if we could ever have an impact or will we instead slowly seek to change our world, by stepping back and resting in the power of Almighty God, who will change us – one person at a time.
There was once a starfish that lived in the ocean. “Pardon me,” he said to the whale. “Could you tell me where I can find the sea?”
“You’re already in the sea,” replied the whale. “It’s all around you.”
“This?” replied the starfish. “This is just the ocean. I’m looking for the sea.”
The frustrated starfish swam away to continue searching for the sea.
“Look no further,” yelled the wise old whale after him. “Seaing is a matter of seeing!”
As you make the transition in how you view your life, you will probably remain the same person on the outside. You may keep the same job and the same relationships. You may still get angry and impatient sometimes, and there may be occasions when you feel sad or disappointed. But remember, your transformation happens on the inside through God’s help. You will look at your life in a different way and see things with new insight and greater clarity as God shows you His perspective and helps you keep each thought under His control.
An important truth we sometimes forget is that as part of our “being,” our life is to revolve around the Lord. Unfortunately for many, when Jesus comes into their lives, they say, “O.K., now my eternal destiny is taken care of, so I’ll live the Christian life the best I can.” We set Jesus aside as someone who can help us achieve our goals and assist us when we get into trouble. In general, He becomes our servant, rather than we His. So let’s get back to basics again. Jesus needs to be at the center of our life. He needs to be integral to all we do. He, not our desires, becomes our plumb line. He sets the standards. Say it any way you wish, the bottom line is, Who is in control of your life? – you or the Lord?
When you are able to answer “the Lord,” you are well on your way to being all God wants you to be and to discovering the wonderful, abundant life He has for you. In so doing, you can avoid the pressures the world tries to put on you, the traps of the Enemy, and the many frustrations of the Rat Race. May the Lord help you stay in His race for you, so that you may be able to say with Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7-8: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
On the journey with you,
Pastor Glen
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