I'm not the main thing!?

I lead a small group of senior girls here in Texas and one of the most frequent things that we talk about is nitpicky, theological 'rules' about how we are supposed to live. All of these girls have grown up going to church and it is super easy to be a Christian in Fort Worth, it is almost expected of them.

But they (and I) struggle to keep the main thing the main thing.

I feel like I get sucked into trying to have the right answers for them, when in reality, only God does. I try to help point them to who Christ is, but only God can reveal himself to them. When I put myself in the middle and don't keep the main thing the main thing, it hurts me, my girls and God.

It is so relieving to me to hear DJ say "your word constitutes a claim in my life, I put my weight on you, so be it, AMEN." Saying those words out loud reminds me of what it means to be found in Christ! Already I have started to slip into a control-mentality about this summer, when in reality, all I have to do is say AMEN. I do not have to worry about how my relationship with Christ is perceived by others. I have to believe, say amen, and his righteousness is given to me. "This is faithfulness to the claims of a relationship." (I am trying to make sense of what I am trying to write and it's not working out so well, so thanks for bearing with me, haha.)

Basically: I want to control. I want to be the main thing. But that is exhausting and I know I am only called to believe, to say AMEN. When the main thing is the main thing, I can live in the liberty of Christ!

I love this series, and like Reid said, how it has related to each of us intimately. I am SO excited for Admin Retreat and to talk about all this in person.

final thoughts: AMEN. ONLY ONE. PRAISE GOD.

ok that's it. thanks :)