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.
