ARE
YOU A LIFER? Or do you know what that is? The most common definition would
probably be a person spending a life term in prison, for committing some
heinous crime (unless, of course, you live in some country where what we would
consider a minor felony gets you a life sentence). But another definition would
of someone who spends their career working in a specific field, like my
husband, who will probably always be an engineer. He was born to it. (I have
changed careers, so I wouldn’t be considered a work lifer in one particular
area.)
But what would think about calling
yourself a “lifer” if you’re a Christian? I think it’s a great term, and one
MercyMe has used title a song and their new album and tour. It’s a great song
reminding Christians that once a believer, nothing is ever going to separate
you from God’s love. At the moment you’re saved by grace, it’s hardwired into
you. You are a Lifer! And this song is going to make you proud of it! (Put your
Funk dancing shoes on because it’s a toe-tapper!) And keep singing!!
WELCOME BACK TO MUSIC MONDAY! We’re singing and praising! (I just love
Music Mondays because I HAVE to listen to worship songs to research for my
post. Tough job.)
BEING FOUND
Don’t just love finding something
valuable? Do you remember what it’s like to be
found? It’s a wonderful feeling, a feeling of belonging to someone. Being
special. And you are!
Right after singing and worshipping
to Lifer, then you can retrace your faith to the time God found you, and sing
about it. It’s MercyMe’s “You Found Me” and it’s a great reminder that when
that happened you knew you would never be the same again. (Keep your happy
shoes on for this one, too.)
NAGGING, NEGATIVE THOUGHTS?
Are regrets sneaking up on you? Are
you fearful? Are you at the end of your rope? Do you feel alone? Emptiness
making you feel worthless and purposeless? Remember who you belong to. Remember
who your God is and rejoice. Or maybe you need to give all of that up to the
God who can take it from you and know what to do with it. The One who will
replace it with love, purpose, hope, joy, peace, and a future. Life CAN be
beautiful. Remember who you are and what is meant to be. Walk out of the prison
cell and stop playing the victim to realize it!
Have a great week reminding yourself
of your salvation and identifying yourself as a genuine Lifer! (Can you tell I
just can’t get enough of MercyMe’s latest album?)
Until next week.
Blessings,
Andrea
May you prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul
prospers (3 John 2).
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