I spent some hours at Starbucks this week reading, writing, praying, reflecting, and working on this 20time project. There is a lot that I have been learning and playing around with (in fact, I am in the works of thinking of how to advertise this and the idea of Surrender on a larger scale - social media??); however, for this reflection I want to share with you all a story about a story: I was sitting in church today when I was once again confronted with the passage from the Bible in the book of Matthew about the parable of sowing the seed. This time, I let it really sink in, consume my thoughts, and affect me. The seeds were sown on either rocky ground, ground among thorny bush, and good soil. Which seeds lasted, grew, and lived on? The seed sown on the good soil, of course. But 'good' soil isn't the good we likely think of. It isn't a call to 'be good', do more, work harder, or do anything in and of ourselves. Instead, it is a parable that points to Jesus and the fact that "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26). So, question: How do we 'with God'?! Answer: Surrender to Him and His plan. The parable of the seeds is likely going to be the centerpiece of the 3rd day of the devotional that focuses on daily surrender. As I have learned, in order to glorify and worship the Lord as much as I can, I must daily surrender and constantly be looking to grow. I cannot merely view Christianity and a relationship with God as on of the many things in life I start but never finish. I must constantly surrender and abide in God's love. Salvation may be one and done, but it is only the beginning of eternity!
Song for the week: I encourage anybody to listen to it, especially if you like rock n roll. The band jams!!
Song for the week: I encourage anybody to listen to it, especially if you like rock n roll. The band jams!!