The Author (part 2)-August 26
Let's continue our discussion from yesterday! One of our breakout classes two weeks ago was based on the new song "The Author" by Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas.
The first verse went like this:
VERSE ONE
Picked up the Book for the first time in ages
Still washed me clean with the dust on the pages
My life is a story I struggle to write
But is it one worth telling? Is it one You like?
I said yesterday, so much is packed into the very first verse of the song...and so much of the WHY we had our theme for JumpStart this year can be found in the struggle of these lyrics!
The last line of the first verse can be flat out devastating to read, depending on where you currently are at in your Christian walk:
But is [my story] one worth telling? Is [my story] one You like [Jesus/Lord]?
These were the questions that I hope you were able to answer at JumpStart.
We tried to talk about the fact that even though you may be struggling to write, or tell your story, it is absolutely a story that is worth telling. It really is friend! Why? Because it is a story about a life that has, hopefully, found JESUS! A life that has found THE LORD!
But sometimes even once we find our story in the Lord, AND we find our voice to tell about what God has done for us, sometimes Satan likes to creep in and cast doubt. Satan will try to lie to you and say, "But is it a story worth telling?" If you have ever struggled with those doubts, I want to say again right now: YOUR STORY IS WORTH TELLING. Please don't let doubt keep you from telling your story.
Now the next question asked in the verse, that question may land you in another area. Is [my story] one You like God? Maybe you are sitting here today and you realize your story, your life is going in a direction that you don't like. Maybe you are aware you're heading down a path the Lord does not want you walking. Unlike Satan casting doubts about you even having a story to share, if you are feeling like you are living a Story that God doesn't like, this would be what we call conviction. Maybe there is an area in our life that needs to change. Or maybe there is just a chapter in your story that you're unhappy with. The amazing thing is we serve a God who allows us to change. He allows us to Repent. He allows us to Change! Using the author/writer analogy, our God is a God who allows us by His Grace and Mercy to have an eraser and start over. That freedom gives us an amazing fresh start! So if you don't think God doesn't like the story you're writing right now, I'd encourage you to talk to him and ask for forgiveness. Then I'd talk to another Christian Brother or Sister who is further on their faith journey to help pray for you and encourage you along the way. Again: YOUR STORY IS WORTH TELLING. Even if it is one that required an eraser. Guess what?! We all have made those mistakes! We all needed that eraser. And praise God, He always gives us an opportunity to erase and come back to Him! I am living proof of this! You are NOT ALONE! -Zac
Don't forget! A link to "How to Write Your Faith Story" can be found on your wristband or at www.ccneosho.com/daily-devo
VERSE ONE
Picked up the Book for the first time in ages
Still washed me clean with the dust on the pages
My life is a story I struggle to write
But is it one worth telling? Is it one You like?
I said yesterday, so much is packed into the very first verse of the song...and so much of the WHY we had our theme for JumpStart this year can be found in the struggle of these lyrics!
The last line of the first verse can be flat out devastating to read, depending on where you currently are at in your Christian walk:
But is [my story] one worth telling? Is [my story] one You like [Jesus/Lord]?
These were the questions that I hope you were able to answer at JumpStart.
We tried to talk about the fact that even though you may be struggling to write, or tell your story, it is absolutely a story that is worth telling. It really is friend! Why? Because it is a story about a life that has, hopefully, found JESUS! A life that has found THE LORD!
But sometimes even once we find our story in the Lord, AND we find our voice to tell about what God has done for us, sometimes Satan likes to creep in and cast doubt. Satan will try to lie to you and say, "But is it a story worth telling?" If you have ever struggled with those doubts, I want to say again right now: YOUR STORY IS WORTH TELLING. Please don't let doubt keep you from telling your story.
Now the next question asked in the verse, that question may land you in another area. Is [my story] one You like God? Maybe you are sitting here today and you realize your story, your life is going in a direction that you don't like. Maybe you are aware you're heading down a path the Lord does not want you walking. Unlike Satan casting doubts about you even having a story to share, if you are feeling like you are living a Story that God doesn't like, this would be what we call conviction. Maybe there is an area in our life that needs to change. Or maybe there is just a chapter in your story that you're unhappy with. The amazing thing is we serve a God who allows us to change. He allows us to Repent. He allows us to Change! Using the author/writer analogy, our God is a God who allows us by His Grace and Mercy to have an eraser and start over. That freedom gives us an amazing fresh start! So if you don't think God doesn't like the story you're writing right now, I'd encourage you to talk to him and ask for forgiveness. Then I'd talk to another Christian Brother or Sister who is further on their faith journey to help pray for you and encourage you along the way. Again: YOUR STORY IS WORTH TELLING. Even if it is one that required an eraser. Guess what?! We all have made those mistakes! We all needed that eraser. And praise God, He always gives us an opportunity to erase and come back to Him! I am living proof of this! You are NOT ALONE! -Zac
Don't forget! A link to "How to Write Your Faith Story" can be found on your wristband or at www.ccneosho.com/daily-devo
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