A New Lens

I have one week left before they kick my butt out of The Commons. The only thing that stands between me and that date are three finals. mmm. Gotta love cumulative tests.
With the end of my first year of college drawing near, I'm beginning to look at life through a new lens. All the things that seemed like such a big deal before are starting to appear so much more insignificant. I'm starting to realize that life isn't about me. I'm not the star of a huge life size performance. The people surrounding me aren't background characters who are only there to make me look good. Life.. my life is part of a bigger picture. My life is a small section on a big God sized canvas (thanks Louie). My life isn't for me to bring glory to myself. My purpose is to redirect any glory that may be pointed at me to my Father. Without Him I am nothing. I am dead. Separated from true perfect love forever. And while I was still undeserving of it- He saved me. He saved me from myself. From my mind that is bound by the restrictions of this Earth. I was given a new life. Not a new life to squander on the pursuit for riches and fame. But an opportunity. An incredible opportunity to advance my Jesus' eternal kingdom. Wow. I get to help build His kingdom. I can't believe that I let that thought ever slip from the front of my mind. While everything around me tells me that life is about being sexy, rich, famous, and self seeking- the only way for me to not get caught up in the glitter and snazz is to keep my eyes locked on Him. To completely surrender my miniscule life to His will. He can accomplish much greater things trough me than I could ever do on my own.

Here I am Lord.
Take me.

Jade