Blur
The other day, my husband showed me the photos shown below from one of the time-lapses he took in Peru. As I meditated on the Word of God, the photos flashed through my mind. Our lives can become like these photos. We are rushing through it, and all people see is the aftereffects of our swirl. For the Word of God says we are all but grass that fades away (1 Peter 1:24-25). And with that truth, it’s so important to reflect on our lives. What kind of “swirl” are we leaving? Have we gotten so caught up in our daily grind that we have forgotten what God is doing or has done? Do we need a reminder of His faithfulness?
This month marks our eleven-year anniversary since we stepped out into missions full-time. We have seen God’s faithfulness over the years. However, when life is hard or prayers are not being answered, I begin to wonder. Is God at work in my life? Has He forgotten me? And yet as I sit and reflect on God’s faithfulness, my faith is stirred. Yes, maybe at this moment I don’t see Him answering specific prayers, and yet eleven years have gone so quickly and so much has happened. When He called us out into the unknown, He has continued to provide for us even when we don’t know how we will cover our monthly bills. He has led us to shine His light all over the world and has given us incredible opportunities to see His faithfulness in the lives of His body. He has also used us to inspire others to do what He has told them to do, and yet we are still but grass.
This concept is not a topic that many of us want to hear. As humans, we love the stories that show how someone inspired others, went against all odds, and was victorious. We crave the recognition. We crave the need to be in the center of the story. And yet we are but grass. Yes, we are called to do what He has put us on this earth to do, but are we expecting recognition? Are we expecting people to applaud us in our pursuit of serving Him?
These are questions and challenges the Lord has been asking me recently. Why do I do what I do? Is it for people to see, or am I doing things because I desperately want to please Jesus’ heart? The Word says in Matthew 16:26, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” I know this may seem drastic, and yet I have felt a heaviness and a need to have a Holy fear of the Lord. My life is not my own. I am put on this earth to serve a Holy God and be obedient to whatever He says. Not to worry about pleasing people.
Will you join me in a passionate pursuit of following so hard after Jesus that nothing else matters? Being content with whatever season we are in and reminding ourselves that we are but dust, we are but grass that fades away. Let us hold all things loosely so that He will be glorified in the process, and people won’t see us, but instead, any swirl we leave behind will point them to the faithfulness of the living God.
Prayer Requests
Healing over Esperanza.
Our family trip to Peru (July to September).
Monthly or one-time partners (click here)
A vehicle (we have had multiple issues with our van).
