Sunday, August 14, 2011

Dearest God,

"Give me Jesus; you may have all the rest." The soloist sang. "Give me Jesus; you may have all the rest."

I was struck by the words of faith. Give me Jesus; you may have all the rest. Oh, to have faith enough to say nothing else is more valuable than Jesus and faith. Oh, to be willing to give everything else away for the one thing that matters most. You may have all the rest; just give me Jesus.

One of the reasons I love to sing sacred music is it challenges my faith, my attitudes and beliefs, my commitment and loyalty, and my practice of Christian values, service, and mission. Do I believe what I am singing? Do I practice all my Christian values all day long, day after day? Do I live for Jesus? Do I take my faith into the world making changes first in myself to be more loving, giving, and caring and secondly be completely open to all those around me allowing myself to be used for your purposes? Am I worthy to receive Jesus by giving away all else?

I have
so much
to learn,
dear God.
I do not want
to be selfish,
self-centered,
and interested
only in
what I possess
or want
to do
or be.
Teach me,
Great Teacher,
to want only
what you want
from me.

Love, Andrea