Thursday, August 25, 2005
"...if you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." [Isaiah 7:9b]
Was looking at some old documents of mine and lo and behold I found a life statement written in first year university (though incomplete):
The purpose of my life is to worship God.
I want to give Him the glory in all that I do;
Regardless of failures, successes, defeats or triumphs,
I want to lift the name of Jesus high no matter the circumstance.
I will not let my current situation become my god.
Through eternal lens shall I look at life;
The bigger picture is in God's hand and that I will trust,
Not my emotions or my selfish instincts.
I will abide by His Truth, not the earth's standard.
Not out of responsibility but out of love for Him,
Obedience will be my goal, sacrifice my path;
I will travel the long and narrow road.
The purpose of my life is to become a disciple of God. What does it mean to be a disciple? My character should be one of a servant. Fruits of the spirit, brokenness, contrite heart, humility, these things the Lord will not despise. Beatitudes? What am I living for that'll impact the kingdom of God?
I remember actually being really genuine and sincere with each word that I wrote in the creed. Wow, how I have fallen from the path. Passion can be so easily quenched with the drink of mediocrity and complacency.
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On an unrelated note, some articles courtesy of an online Campus Crusade for Christ ministry:
What is true love?
How to write a love letter
