The song: "Albertine" by Brooke Fraser has been somewhat of a "theme song" for now. It has caused me to think carefully about my responsibilities while I am here.
"Katie" from Amazima has been another influential person in my life.
Leah, also much younger, has been locally inspirational and motivational.
I am so grateful to all of these people.
The thing I am learning the most from them though, is that it would be much better to surrender completely. Not holding onto anything of this world, but seeking only what God has for me now. Better - I would have done this all along.
It is so easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of life and the securities. What happened to living like every minute matter? What happened to realizing that we live in a country that makes failure just a hurdle, not a tragedy. What if we passionately follow the path God sets for us and stop worrying about the worldly standards that we don't meet?
Can we put away our childish passions? Can we put aside the things we are "supposed" to do?
I remember being young and being more willing to change. I was more flexible. As I was considering if it was the youthfulness that brought these ladies into a close walk with the Lord, this verse was brought to my mind: 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. And, as I was meditating on this verse, I came to the realization that the evil desires of my youth got in my way. I let myself remain immature, focusing on things that were distracting me from God's purpose. What would have happened if I had realized this sooner? Made that change while I was young? How am I responsible for not pursuing the Lord out of a pure heart. It causes me to want to seize the day. Make the most of every moment.
The song "Come, Now is the Time to Worship" reminds me: One day ev'ry tongue will confess you are God, One day ev'ry knee will bow. Still the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose you now.
I pray tonight that I can capture His love, seize the day, and make every day count. Lord, thank you for showing me new things every day and for putting these people in my life to encourage me. I am so thankful for the revelations that You give to me through Your Word. Thank you for songs that help me keep focused on You! I pray that I can keep seeking you, putting away the evils instilled in me since childhood. I also pray that I can keep my focus on you without getting distracted. At the same time that I am putting away the evil desires of youth, I pray that You give me the energy and passion from my youth to eagerly do Your will. Thank you LORD!!! Through Jesus' sacrifice for me, I pray!
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