Mything Out?

Have you ever been told that you are the master of your own destiny? That all you have to do is apply yourself completely and you can do whatever you want to do? Even though I want to encourage my children to chase whatever they choose with all that they are, there is still no guarantee that they will be able to do it. The reality is that not everyone who chooses to do something will be able to do it. Although some will, not everyone will, and that is not a reason to stop trying, but a reason to look at why we are trying to do it in the first place.

Everyone should have big dreams, and chase them. The difference is all in who is glorified in these dreams. If the glory is all about you, and the dream is not met, the disappointment is all on you. This can lead to feelings of failure and inadequacy, that if they could only be overcome then the dream might be realized. Unfortunately, if the dream is left unrealized, one's self-worth can take a serious hit. This could lead to things like depression, and take you to a place you never dreamt of going to.

I believe that everyone should pursue their hearts desires, but do so with the attempt to glorify God in the process. This way wherever you find yourself to be, it never becomes about a destination or lack of one, but all about who you are living and working for. Paul told this to the church in Corinth who were struggling with this:

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

Only when God becomes the focus for the glory can the myth that I am in total control can go away and God can be glorified. Soli Deo Gloria = Glory to God Alone.

In His grip,

Pastor Pat