Passion

Tonight in our leader's meeting at GSM, DC was talking about being a passionate ministry, building a relationship not only with the students, but also with their families. We want to be a ministry that says, "Hey, you know what? I can take a couple hours out of my day to pour life into this student and cheer them on at a football game!" We want to spread God's love to show our students how much they truly matter, and ultimately, we want to connect with our students for a lifetime commitment. Why do we care so much? Because God has shown us a love greater than any love we could experience elsewhere. We strive to look more like Jesus every day, so we follow in His footsteps, trying to let His never-ending love shine through us into every heart we can possibly love on. It's all about Jesus, and as Christ Followers, it's our job to make known to the world His love and mercy, and to let the world know that they are completely saved by the Grace of God. And yes, His Grace is enough. It's more than enough.
In our tough economy today, sometimes it is hard to reach people in need because we don't have available resources or transportation. It absolutely amazed me when DC mentioned that money issues are not stopping our ministry from reaching people across the world, and even in our own back yard. I seriously get chills when I hear this, because if this doesn't spell out passion, then I don't know what does! Of all movies, I was watching Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and a quote from the movie really stuck with me. One of the characters said, "Our world is broken into a bunch of puzzle pieces, and it's our job to find the pieces and put them back together." Another character replied, "Maybe we are the pieces." Maybe we are the pieces. I believe with all my heart that we are the pieces and that each one of us is made in the image of God, and that when we are all put together, God's beautiful and glorious face is the image of our world, the world that He created for us. We matter, other people matter, and we're not about to let anything stop us from making known His truth, because we worship a very BIG God, and with Him, all things are possible. I choose to make His love known, because I want my heart to beat in sync with His.

God's Grace

God's love and grace is becoming more and more evident in my life every day. He never fails to amaze me and His goodness continues to wash over me when I least expect it. God keeps showing me that He will never give up on me. He keeps showing me how wonderful and glorious He really is. He keeps showing me that when I mess up real bad, He's not just going to leave me where I am. He keeps revealing to me that He is always faithful.

Today, as I was walking to my car, I was singing Our God Is An Awesome God to myself. I get in the car, start up the engine, and this is exactly what I hear on the radio, word for word, "our God is an awesome God..." Coincidence? I think not. I think God was trying to say, "Um hey Megan, I'm bigger than you are, I'm greater than you are, I'm wiser. There's no need to ever doubt me. Put your faith in me, I have never abandoned you. You can trust me." I think I just sat in my car for a few minutes with those thoughts running through my head. God is seriously amazing.

My day only kept getting better. Later in the evening, a song I'd never heard before by Matt Maher came on the radio called Empty and Beautiful. As I was listening to the lyrics and taking it all in, tears of love fell from my eyes as God's grace and mercy filled my heart. He never let me go, He was always fighting for me, and He always will. I'm glad to serve a God that is always faithful. You've got to hear this song...

"Empty and Beautiful" by Matt Maher

My past won't stop haunting me
In this prison there's a fight between
Who I am and who I used to be
This thorn in my side is a grace
For because of it the flesh and blood of God
Was offered in my place, my place

You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus You kept the faith in me

Where did my best friends go?
In my defense they disappeared
Just like Your friends did to You, oh Lord
But You were there, You gave me strength
So this little one might come to know
The glory of Your name, Your name

You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus You kept the faith in me

Awaiting, set apart like incense to Your heart
A libation I'm pouring out
Empty and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus You kept the faith in me

You fought the fight in me
You chased me down and finished the race
I was blind but now I see
Jesus You kept the faith in me
Jesus You kept the faith in me
Savior, You kept the faith in me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oX-T8aQFG4.