Take the world, but give me Jesus
This was spurred by many things happening in my life that weren't in my plan. Even though I didn't realize it at the time, I had a plan of how my senior year would turn out. Then as soon as 2014 hit, things started happening one after another that were far outside of my plan. It was in one of my tear filled talks with Jesus that I exclaimed "Take the world, Lord. As long as I have you I am safe."
But what does that mean? What do I really mean when I say take the world?
Take the physical world from beneath my feet. Let the Earth go spiraling out of control. I have safety in my Lord. He will protect me.
Take my shelter and my livelihood.
My God always provides. He provided manna for his people when they were in the desert for forty years. He still provided over and over. My God will always provide what I need.
Take my happiness.
I have a joy that is not based in how 'happy' I am. My joy is not found in this world. My joy is in the Lord. In his plan for me. In His goodness. His mercy. His grace.
Take my achievements.
They mean nothing without God.
Take my pride.
Humiliate me. God is still good.
Take my family.
This one is really hard to say. But take my family. I love them, but if that is the will of my God, so be it. I will see them again in a place that is far better than this.
Let my friends ignore me.
My fulfillment is not found in them.
Take my plans, my dreams, the things I want most.
As long as Jesus is by my side what can go wrong? His plan for me is beautiful and good.
My life would be so messed up if things went according to my plan.
I am beginning to see that His plans are good; far better than any I could have made.
Besides, my life isn't mine. I was made to serve God.
It's not going to be easy; not even remotely easy. But if there's one thing I've learned and am still learning it's this:
It is worth it.
God is so worth it. His plan is good. When life is hard, God is strong. He may not always feel present, but He is there.
I want this to be my legacy:
Take the world, but give me Jesus
