I’m probably the absolute world’s worst to admit when I’m wrong, to fess up, face the music or count my losses. I would go so far as to deem myself stubborn and bullheaded. But when spirituality, or even life depend on a humiliating confession, it’s time to stand tall and speak loudly.
“I don’t want go somewhere, if I know that you’re not there. Because I know that me without you is a lie.”
- Avalon
I’ve always considered the lyrics to that song as my personal mission, if you will. It’s the truth. With each new turn and decision I make there are two routes; with Christ or without Him. With my mouth, I choose to live life for and with my Savior. With my lifestyle and my thought process –, however, I’m sometimes ashamed.
My life without Christ, your life without Christ, anyone’s life without Christ is a life without joy, without hope, without eternity, without everything. We are created in His image to represent Him. Let’s be honest with ourselves, how great is that representation? I’m definitely not pointing the finger at you – but all ten fingers at myself.
The song continues… “So come what ever. I’ll stick with you. I’ll walk you, you’ll lead me."
What a lofty commitment, but one so desperately needed. Think of all the heartache, sickness, bitterness and of all the messiness of life that “what ever” encompasses. How bold, how crucial for us to decide in our minds, with our hearts and throughout our souls that no matter what we may face and regardless of what we are going through that our faith, hope and trust still lie in the mighty hands of the Father. It’s so simple to take my own path, remove the filter from my mind and live for me, but I get a sick feeling in my stomach when I think about all that I’ll have to account for when I reach Heaven. No matter how great or small the injustices I’ve dealt, I’ll reap the shame before the gates.
Most things on this Earth are temporary. I see it more and more everyday. Computers and cell phones are lucky to make it to their first birthday. Many churches remain relatively young. Relationships are thrown out just like yesterday’s news. One thing is permanent though and that is eternity. Although we haven’t yet arrived at eternity, our current life is our preparation for our ultimate destination.
I hope you’ll work so hard with me to store up treasures, add jewels to our crowns and souls to the Book of Life. I don’t want to have to answer for sliding down into selfishness time and time again.
There you go. Nobody has reason to be embarrassed or ashamed. I admitted first that my life does and will always need to be closer and closer to the Lord. I assume we could all use some intimacy with our Creator. Find that time with him starting now. Improve that relationship beginning today. See you there.
Written for House of Prayer newsletter// April 25, 2010
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