"Wired for Something Greater"

Apr 6 Clovernook - Apr 13 Westside/Harrison

We are sick with the desire for more. No matter how much we have, we always want more. The cure for our illness? GRATITUDE! Enjoy the simple pleasures of living simply this week.

The sermon sparked a cool thought for me. I often look at how outside circumstances (that range from everyday obstacles all the way up and through outright injustices) limit my ability to do whatever I think is necessary to fulfill God's purposes. How often do I look at my circumstances the same way Chris talked about possessions (i.e. if only I have more money or if only a certain set of circumstances were different, then I will be able to be happy, fulfill God's calling, etc.)? But look at Jesus. He had to deal with the most unjust circumstances and He STILL flourished. In fact, it was on the basis of injustice that He was able to complete His true calling. That is so humbling. Perhaps I need to stop looking at what I think isn't fair about life, or how I want things to be different, and trust that God is using the things in my life right now to fulfill His purposes.