I was
talking to a friend yesterday in preparation for a project that 7 Degrees North
Ministries is working on. He was sharing with me what his life looked like
before coming into relationship with Christ. The theme was that he was
self-consumed and habitually “lived in the moment”. It’s interesting because I
have heard countless stories with the same theme….”before Christ, I never
really thought about life beyond what was happening at the moment. I was only
concerned with meeting my needs and enjoying the pleasures of life and sin”. This
saga warrants my thoughts about the nature of humanity.
Babies are
so selfish right from birth! Haha!! Seriously, have you ever just really
thought about the nature of babies? They don’t care about anything or anyone
besides them and their comfort and pleasure. Change My diaper so that I can be
comfortable, give ME a bottle so that MY belly can be full, hold ME, show ME
attention, I’m sleepy so I’m going to make everyone miserable until I go to
sleep (I do love kids, I promise ). The forgiving aspect of this idea of
selfishness in babies is that it is expected; they don’t know how to love
effectively unless someone teaches them. It seems like a simple concept;
however, this idea of selfishness becomes more complicated in adulthood.
As adults we
have responsibilities, things that we do and say effect other people, the way
that we live has implications on people in our lives and even people that we
don’t know. With that in mind, if one never takes time to reflect on the past,
consider decisions and the outcome of those decisions, and allow a perfect
lover to teach them how to love and live effectively, the outcome is almost
always a life that is self-destructive and externally destructive. An
unexamined life is like a cigarette; it definitely harms the individual but the
greater harm is to those who are around them. How often do you take time to
really reflect on your life? What do you think will happen when you die? What
is your purpose? Why did God create you? What legacy will you leave behind? Who
or what will exist because of you? Who are you really?
I submit to
you a challenge today. Take some time to reflect on the above questions. I
would say that this is one of the most critically understandings that you will ever
have to unfold. An understanding of this is foundational for the development and
highest success of your life. I’ll give you a hint, ready? You didn’t create
yourself…seek this knowledge in the creator of Your life…the creator of all
Life…Jesus Christ. You won’t regret it, I promise. J
More to
come.
With Love,
Kristin
Sarai
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