The stories of our lives are as numerous as the grains of sand
on a beach, as unique as each individual snowflake. And yet, through Jesus, we
are united in our mission; to share Him through our lives and stories. We are
united in the same Holy Spirit, the resurrection Spirit of our God. We are
created in His image.
Our missions in
life change after giving our lives to Him. Our goals often change from being
self-focused, from achieving power or money, from striving for attention, from
a false image facing the world, to a humble giving up of our own desires to
find His purpose. Our superficial and selfish ambitions become supernatural and
sacrificial, and somehow, we become much more richly blessed.
By giving up our
lives, we gain true life! What a concept. Only our God could imagine this
redemptive work of grace and hope.
Jesus said:
“For
whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for
me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, but forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?”
Matthew 16:25-26
Our mission becomes
His as He changes our minds, our moods, our morals, our messes, to fit His mission.
All of our uniqueness, our personalities, our passions can become the basis for
His story to unfold. Our true selves emerge in a beautiful way. Amazing grace.
Amazing God.
Dear Jesus,
It sounds frightening to give up our lives. We want control
where there is none. We want success and it comes up empty. We want love and we
find it in You. You give it unconditionally and sacrificially. Show us how to
do the same, as You become our mission, each in our own special way.
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