"You're glorifying something when you find it beautiful for what it is in itself. Its beauty compels you to adore it, to have your imagination captured by it." Page 6
Through Jesus and the grace of God, I am still here in God's kingdom after 11 years. In the past, I often saw God essentially as a 'spare tire' for life, a just in case when I die option. When I fall into that mindset I know that I have taken my eyes off of Jesus and what his life has to offer not only me but others as well. I desire to truly glorify God, not for what He has to offer is but rather out of a genuine and deep adoration for Him. When I am in touch of who Jesus is and what He has done for me, I see the beauty and glorifying him becomes second nature.
Lastly after reading the first chapter, it reminded me of the song "I Hope You Dance" by Leann Womack. Although the song itself is cheesy and a bit too country for me, I do love the lyrics. Here is a little snippet of the lyrics:
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance I hope you dance
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Through Jesus and the grace of God, I am still here in God's kingdom after 11 years. In the past, I often saw God essentially as a 'spare tire' for life, a just in case when I die option. When I fall into that mindset I know that I have taken my eyes off of Jesus and what his life has to offer not only me but others as well. I desire to truly glorify God, not for what He has to offer is but rather out of a genuine and deep adoration for Him. When I am in touch of who Jesus is and what He has done for me, I see the beauty and glorifying him becomes second nature.
Lastly after reading the first chapter, it reminded me of the song "I Hope You Dance" by Leann Womack. Although the song itself is cheesy and a bit too country for me, I do love the lyrics. Here is a little snippet of the lyrics:
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance I hope you dance
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
In the past, it has been very easy for me to let my eyes and heart wander away from Jesus. I don't want to do that anymore. The more I learn of his character and his love for the broken, the more I'm reminded of how much I truly need him.
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