me & God

Did you know I'm indestructible? It's true. I am part of an unbeatable team: me & God.

Don't get me wrong, I have bad days--frequently. Usually my bad days can be traced to one thing: selfishness. Bad days start off when I choose to focus on self rather than the Saviour. Have you ever realized that simply being refreshed from the Word of God can change your outlook on the day? I would venture to say it's impossible not to find the God of the universe if you only look. The amazing thing--the God that crafted the universe, created the creatures of the earth, the perfect God wants to be intimately close to me.

I love Josh Turner's song, Me & God. The lyrics are relevant to humble Christianity.

• There ain't nothin' that can't be done by me & God. It's true! "If God be for us, who can be against us?" With God on my side I can do what seems impossible. A song that I have often heard sung by my church's choir says, "God can do what seems impossible. God controls eternity. My mind can never comprehend it, that God, in heaven, cares for me." That thought brings me to my knees--why would the God of all things want to use me? What have I done to deserve such a privilege? Nothing.
• Ain't nobody come between me & God. Romans 8:38-39 says, "For I am persuaded [beyond doubt], that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor [impending, threatening] things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The only person who can halt my relationship with God is me, when I choose to turn my back on Him. I know that I have stalled my relationship with my Saviour far too many times, yet He always openly receives me again & again.
• One day we'll live together where the angels trod... Wow! Can you even imagine that? One day you, me, & every other believer will be able to live with the God of the universe forever. "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go & prepare a place for you, I will come again, & receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" (John 14:1-3). Christ comforted His disciples, & continues to comfort Christians today, with the fact that after a hard, nearly defeating life on earth, they would be able to live with Him forever in a perfect paradise.
• Early in the morning...late at night talkin' it over. Do you realize that we have a 100% all-access pass to the throne room of heaven? Humbling thought, isn't it? Throughout the Psalms, David and the other psalmists plead for the attention of God & are answered. The fact that I can talk to my God about anything is amazing to me. I can talk to Him about my struggles, weep for forgiveness, laugh in His joy, wonder at His power, and confide my deepest secrets in Him.
• I am weak & He is strong. Both at college & back home in KC I am privileged to work with 3-5 year-olds. One of the songs we sing is, "My God is so GREAT, so STRONG, & so MIGHTY there's nothing my God cannot do. The mountains are His, the valleys are His, the stars are His handiwork, too. My God is so GREAT, so STRONG, & so MIGHTY there's nothing my God cannot do, for you." I am constantly amazed with how much truth is packed into songs for young children. It's a good reminder to sing with them; it corrects my perspective--"I'm so weak, & He's so strong."
• He forgives me when I'm wrong. This one makes me stop in my tracks. I know myself better than anyone else. I know that I fail often & repeatedly, yet God forgives me when I ask. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful & just to forgive us our sins & to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This truth is not just for those accepting Christ's salvation for the first time, it is a promise for every sin that every child of Christ commits. Isn't that great?
• He's the One I lean on when life gets hard. God never promised His children an easy life, in fact, He promised just the opposite. "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, & persecute you, & shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, & be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven:" (Matthew 5:11-12). "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, & pray for them which despisefully use you, & persecute you: That ye may be the children of you Father which is in heaven:" (Matthew 5:44-45). My life verse promises that God works all the trials in my life for His glory: Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose."
• He's my Father... when I accepted Christ as my saviour, I became a child of the King of Kings. Like my physical father, David Lawson, my God "will supply all my needs according to His riches in glory." My earthly father gives everything he has to ensure that I have what I need, & sometimes, to give me what I want. Whether it's working two jobs, cooking a great meal, or staying up until 1 am to pick me up from work, my daddy takes care of me. Yes, he has rules that I must follow: helping around the house, dressing modestly, dating rules...but my God is the same way. God has given me a Book filled with instruction on how to live a godly life. The cool thing? My earthly daddy has the same heavenly Daddy. In the end, their motives are the same. "For I know the thoughts & plans that I have for you, says the LORD, thoughts & plans for welfare & peace & not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome" (Jeremiah 29:11 AMP).
• He's my friend... Ron Hamilton would say, "Jesus sticks closer than a brother, on His love I can depend. I know He never will forsake me...King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Son--though all of these, He's my very best friend." Proverbs 18:24 says, "...there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother" that friend is Christ. He is my friend because of all of the things already listed: my Father, my protector, my support, & the one I can confide in.
• the beginning & the end... Christ said it Himself in Revelation 22:13--"I am Alpha & Omega, the beginning & the end." Why not trust, believe, & serve the God that has always been?
• He rules the world with a staff and rod. God is my shepherd. I love this analogy because sheep are one of my favorite animals. My middle name, Rachele, means "precious lamb." Yes, it's true that sheep are stupid and must be led to food & water & sometimes wander off into peril on their own accord. But as humans, we are very much like sheep. Psalm 37:23-24 says, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: & He delighteth in His way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with His hand." God shows His children where to go, yet time & time again we wander away from the cool grass & refreshing spring because we think we know better.

I know this has been a long post, thanks for sticking in there. I just want to let you all know how great my God is. It's something that I never tire of talking about. Look out world, I'm going to accomplish great things 'cause my team consists of me and God.