Part 1 – The Past
Since we left California last year I have been more or less spiritually bankrupt in a few areas. I think much of this is because of the transition to a new church and a new church body, but also perhaps just from lack of motivation on my part. It was really hard for me to leave a group of people that I deeply loved (you know who you are) and to then try and become part of a new group. To be quite honest this has taken a toll on me spiritually because I haven’t been able to experience God in two very tangible ways: 1) I have not been serving other people and 2) I haven’t allowed myself to be served by others (through small groups, etc.).
Part 2 – The Present
So the reason for this post is because of a song written by Brandon Heath called “Give me your eyes”. I have been hearing this song on the radio for about the past month and it has really sunken in. I think that if every Christian yearned for what the song is speaking to that there would be no such thing as a “sunday morning christian”. More importantly for me currently is that I grasp onto what the message of this song is and relieve myself of the previously mentioned title that I feel I have earned.
I think most people have read this scripture before but in case you haven’t, let it penetrate you. This is how I would sum up the song.
2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Here is the best video I could find on you tube for the song (there isn’t an official video) Update: Here is the offcial video. Enjoy it even if you have heard it before. If you haven’t, give it a listen and let me know what you think.
Part 3- The Future
What does the future hold for me? Only God knows…but whatever it is I intend to face it with open eyes and with an open heart, relying on Christ for the strength to succeed.
I will leave you with a verse that is probably one of my favorite verses for inspiration:
1 Corinthians 9:27
No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
August 30, 2008 at 3:58 am
cool song/video. great post… it’s hard (read impossible?) to recreate “wonderful” things from one’s past. I can only hope for you what I hope for myself: that God’s grace is sufficient for us and that He has something greater in store when we follow Him (see Invitacion Fountain, one of my favorite worship songs at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67A2Lqskv-E).
September 1, 2008 at 7:15 am
Dude — I’m so glad I can call you friend. Thank you for the song, but mostly the encouragement. Your words were needed. Thanks for being honest… it is way appreciated. We love ya and know God has great things in store.