There are certain scriptures that light up in my mind like fireworks.
I think this will be my theme for the New Year:
2 Timothy 4:5 says:
"But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you." (New Living Translation)
The Message Version puts it this way:
"But you—keep your eye on what you're doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive; do a thorough job as God's servant."
It's a simple way of summing up what we as Christians are supposed to do.
1. Share the story of Jesus.
2. Share how Jesus' story transformed our lives (it's okay to share our flaws as well, we're only human and our frailty helps other people connect to us).
3. Live a life of purpose, doing the tasks (career, family, friendships) that only you can fulfill.
For me writing is an important part of my life so I've been working hard on my screenplay. By this time next year I believe that will be in some stage of production. I really feel like my creativity is part of my ministry.
And this will be my unofficial theme song...
"Push It To The Limit" by Corbin Bleu.
The lyrics to that song always kind of rev me up.
And Mary Mary's "Get Up" is pretty inspiring too.
How are you aspiring to engage life in the New Year? And what has been helpful in your process of becoming the best human being only you can be?
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