January 4 Live a Life of Constant Anticipation

Affirmation: I love the person I am, and who I am becoming. I am willing to grow and change.

Notes from JacqueThis week I was asked “In your opinion, what is the meaning of life?” I have been mulling this over and trying to convey a clear response.
I am not sure my opinion makes much difference except for me. I have become more and more aware that my perspective on life and specifically about my life determines my perception on life…my life and the lives I impact.
When I choose to love myself, I am able to love others more. I can appreciate who I am and who I am becoming. I want to always be moving forward as an individual-willing to grub and change.
My short answer to what I think the meaning of life is…to live my life knowing God loves me just as I am and wants to do life with me. Together Gid and I can make a loving difference.
What are you thinking?
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Reading for Today
Walk in Grace. Live in Love by Bob Goff

Jan. 4

LIVE A LIFE OF CONSTANT ANTICIPATION.

[Abraham] did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness."

ROMANS 4:20-22 

The city where I live is known for one of the best fireworks shows on the planet. It's no secret either. People from all over fly into San Diego to witness the spectacle. The city loads four barges down with munitions, parks them in different parts of the bay, then synchronizes the launch with music as hundreds of thousands of people assemble to watch an hour of explosions. Thousands of fireworks are put on display. It's a pyromaniac's dream. The question isn't whether the show will burn your retinas a little bit but if you'll get there early enough to get a parking spot and a good seat.

 

One year, instead of a perfect symphony of pyrotechnics and patriotism over the course of an hour, someone made a mistake and hit the wrong button. Every single firework went off at once. It was all over within thirty seconds. It was nine o'clock at night, but the sky was as bright as noon for a brief moment as thousands of fireworks all exploded on the decks of the barges. It was awe­some! More than a few people in San Diego lost their eyebrows that night. The people with the best view were the dudes who pushed the button. Sure, they lost their jobs, but I bet they thought it was worth it.

 

When we're really walking with Jesus, our lives look just as expectant as people in San Diego do now every Fourth of July. There's no question that something awesome is going to happen. It might be a big success or an epic fail; the only question is how close you'll be when all the fireworks go off.

 

Live a life of constant anticipation. Is it possible your big idea will blow up? You bet. Do it anyway. Trusting Jesus is like watching a lit fuse; it's only a matter of time before He's going to do awesome things in your life. Quit playing it safe. Press the button. 

Where in your life are you playing it safe? What could you do to press the button? 


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