For those of you who know me, I have had "my quest in life" as my screen name for quite some time now. Since I now have a blog, I thought it apropos to kick things off with a brief explanation of my quest or pursuit in life.
I desire to let the Word of Christ dwell within me richly as I teach and admonish others with all wisdom, and as I sing praises and spiritual songs with thankfulness in my heart to God. Whatever I do, whether by my words or my actions, I strive to do all in the Name of my Lord Jesus giving thanks through Him to God the Father. (paraphrased from Colossians 3:16-17 NIV, NASB)
That all sounds great, but practically, what does it mean? Still trying to flesh that out. But I do know it involves the daily battle for purity and the pursuit of holiness. I know I am not perfect, but am being made perfect as God conforms me to Christ's image, continuing the work He has faithfully begun and promised me to finish.
That is the hope that keeps me going. Through all my shortcomings and failures, I am beginning to learn to accept who God has made me and trust Him to do the work in me to make me the man of God He has intended me to be; to be the husband my wife needs me to be and the father my daughter and future children need.
This also involves me to begin to focus on what He has done and is doing along my journey in my life rather than my expectations of who I think I should be. It benefits me not to look behind me as I run this race in life, nor does it do me any good to focus so intently on the runners near me. Indeed, I can learn much from their victories and even their stumblings, but my focus needs to be fixed on that prize at the end; the goal to which I strive to reach by running with all my might and His wind at my back. To not just start, but to persevere and finish well.
This does not mean I ought to ignore my fellow racers. I have such a heart for people, particularly those in my immediate circle, whether fellow heirs to the throne or not (yet). My desire is to decrease and allow Him to increase, becoming a stepping stone for others to reach higher heights.
This journey that has begun so long ago is becoming more interesting and adventurous as time goes on. Even now, as I struggle in the wilderness (more on this in relation to ancient Israelites wandering in the desert in future posts), I know God has great things in store, and I just pray that I would stop grumbling and complaining and get out of the way to allow God to do what He has planned.
I look forward to the continuing adventure, the continuing quest of life.
I desire to let the Word of Christ dwell within me richly as I teach and admonish others with all wisdom, and as I sing praises and spiritual songs with thankfulness in my heart to God. Whatever I do, whether by my words or my actions, I strive to do all in the Name of my Lord Jesus giving thanks through Him to God the Father. (paraphrased from Colossians 3:16-17 NIV, NASB)
That all sounds great, but practically, what does it mean? Still trying to flesh that out. But I do know it involves the daily battle for purity and the pursuit of holiness. I know I am not perfect, but am being made perfect as God conforms me to Christ's image, continuing the work He has faithfully begun and promised me to finish.
That is the hope that keeps me going. Through all my shortcomings and failures, I am beginning to learn to accept who God has made me and trust Him to do the work in me to make me the man of God He has intended me to be; to be the husband my wife needs me to be and the father my daughter and future children need.
This also involves me to begin to focus on what He has done and is doing along my journey in my life rather than my expectations of who I think I should be. It benefits me not to look behind me as I run this race in life, nor does it do me any good to focus so intently on the runners near me. Indeed, I can learn much from their victories and even their stumblings, but my focus needs to be fixed on that prize at the end; the goal to which I strive to reach by running with all my might and His wind at my back. To not just start, but to persevere and finish well.
This does not mean I ought to ignore my fellow racers. I have such a heart for people, particularly those in my immediate circle, whether fellow heirs to the throne or not (yet). My desire is to decrease and allow Him to increase, becoming a stepping stone for others to reach higher heights.
This journey that has begun so long ago is becoming more interesting and adventurous as time goes on. Even now, as I struggle in the wilderness (more on this in relation to ancient Israelites wandering in the desert in future posts), I know God has great things in store, and I just pray that I would stop grumbling and complaining and get out of the way to allow God to do what He has planned.
I look forward to the continuing adventure, the continuing quest of life.
3 comments:
I know what you mean. Press on! I've always wonder what the quest ways.
Paul,
I looked over the web site. Looks like you guys are headed in the right direction! Ed Stetzer's book, "Breaking the Missional Code" is something you ought to read, if you have'nt already.
We must become the incarnational presence of Christ in our world!
Timothy Cowin
HI Paul I m happy to hear what you said it is beutiful always to hear about our Lord Jesus. God bless you.
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