Security

The World as we know it, or thought we know it sure has changed. Not only from a economic standpoint, but ethical, environmental, social, educational one as well. It is always changing, rapidly at times. I remember growing up and it was the norm to be outside all the time. All the time. And I remember how everything was cheaper, life felt secure. But it never really has been. Life is full of surprises and calamities. Just think back to November 11. Many people, I am sure, were not expecting to loose their lives. Those loved ones who survived were not expecting to loose anyone either. So what are we trusting in.

Are we trusting in our money? Is it not made of paper? Paper can burn. It can also be taken from us. Sometimes legally. Is it digital? Well, we all know that computers are not indestructible either. Are we trusting that if we have many possessions that we will be secure? Is it that if we have acquired all that we want, we can be fully satisfied for good?? There is always something new. Are we putting our security in our friends?? Well, we all know that friends can definitely let you down at times. So what is it?

I know that these questions are all so cliche, but there is truth in this. If you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, you have security. For some, it takes a while. Others, instantly can feel the difference. Growing in faith in Christ for me has been the only thing that I cling to when times are rough. But also when times are great. I have found that the more trust I put in God, the more I feel at ease. He centers me, and comforts me. Even in the toughest times, he is my rock. All he wants from us is ALL of our worship. We were created to worship. Some worship nature, some money, some sex, some cars, some spouses, some children. But we were meant to worship God and God alone. I myself have had to check my heart at times to see what my idol has become. I have lusted over many things that I have had to turn from and turn back to God. But I always come back to worship Him. And I have learned to be content. Sometimes we get so caught up in success that we do not appriciate what we have.

I guess the point I am trying to make in all of this is that to truly worship The Creator, we must let go of some things. Only if we trust in God can we have true security in our lives. We must go to God in prayer and repentance and give our hearts fully to Him. If we don't, we can easily fall away. I am afraid most Americans are in this boat. It is time that we look to God for security and nothing else. I really believe that we can learn a lot from the under ground church in China and Russia to really fully understand what it means to truly surrender our lives to God. If you are reading this and you are not a believer, I hope that you will really consider pursuing God and starting a relationship with Him. It will change your life. If I offended you, good. I love you. And God loves you. I am offended everyday by our culture and by many Christians/Churches. But, I am not here to appeal to anyone, but God and God alone. I don't believe that I am better than anyone, but I am trying to walk the talk. I may fail, but I am trying, and I have a God who loves me and wants me to keep trying. What is your security in???