It can become a mundane chore. An everyday task we do out of…obligation? respect? tradition? Maybe all of the above.
Regardless, we walk the road of life wearing “Christian” on our lapel.
The part that worries me the most: It can become so embedded in our culture we lose the significance. We forget how it first came to be.
Friends, He chose us first.
(John 15:16)
All we choose is to walk to those arms spread wide as He says, “Come.”
(Matthew 11:28)
It’s not a birthright. It’s a commitment.
And then there’s the doer in me. My controlling nature kicks in to where it becomes a task. A duty as I serve those around me. As if any sacrifice I make allows me one step closer to completing my goal.
My to-do list of glory.
I forget. It’s not a competition or a service. It’s a relationship.
I’m not competing for glory. I’m fighting for His.
Simply for the love of Him.
If I’m not careful, I’ll miss the mark completely. I’ll lose my way if I think I can win by simply acting justly, loving mercy, walking humbly…
(Micah 6:8)
Because He’s not after what I can do. He’s after what we can be. Together.
I don’t need to prove myself, He’s done it for me.
Here’s what gets me right in the gut:
He doesn’t want to call me servant. He wants to call me friend…
(John 15:15)
And that’s something I can’t get over. In fact, I’m going to have to talk about it more…have you help me sort it out.
But right now, as I stand in wonder of what He’s done for me. Of what He asks of me. Of those arms spread wide, offering a safe place of rest, this song comes to mind.
Because it’s true. I can’t get over Jesus and this scandalous love affair He offers.
Can’t Get Over You
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I love the way You love like no other
It’s got nothing to do with anything that I do
Time and time again You forgive me
So this time I choose to stay here with You
Hold me
Pull me just a little bit closer
I don’t wanna lose this moment
Your love has covered me
And now I can’t get over You
Here in the arms of my Father
Only grace can be found
So I lay my fears down
Nothing is the same anymore
You’ve changed me from the inside out
Now my heart is beating and it’s singing won’t You…
Hold me…
I can’t get over the way
Your love stays the same, oh Lord
I can’t get over the way
Your love stays the same, oh Lord
Even through the good and the bad times
You stay the same
So my song will remain
Lord…
There’s nothing I can’t do
I just can’t get over You
How about you, friend? Servant…friend…lover…which do you associate with most while contemplating your own Christianity? Are you Jesus’ friend? I’d love to hear.
Thanks for sharing your time with me.
Simply striving,
Nikki