What do we really have to lose?

It's funny how lessons tend to repeat themselves throughout our lives. I'm often reminded of when I was dating my wife, Tara. We dated for five years and even though we knew right away we wanted to get married, we also knew it was going to take several years. First, we were quite young. Second, Tara's parents wanted her to finish school, first. Plus, before I was ready to be the husband I wanted to be, I needed time for God's healing to take place in my life. Very early on, Tara and I knew roughly the time we would be married and also knew it was going to be five years or so. During that five year stretch, there were so many times that I would loose focus of our wedding day and get caught up in the moment I was in. The wedding day seemed so far away and I would convince myself I had plenty of time to get things in order. So, I would spend my money and time on very temporal things instead of saving and investing in our future. I'm so grateful that God would gently remind me of what I was working toward and then help me get back on track. Our wedding day did finally come and it was everything we dreamed it would be. I'm so glad we worked hard and trusted God to help us accomplish the things He asked as He prepared that day for us. And, looking back, those five years really did pass by very quickly. It's so hard to believe that it's now been twelve years since our wedding day.

I'm often reminded of that experience and how it parallels with my Christian walk. There is a day coming and that day is going to be more than we could ever imagine or dream. It may seem like a long way off, but, in all reality, it will be here before we know it! I just need to make sure that my focus is on that day instead of getting caught up in making my life comfortable now. That way I can accomplish the things God has asked of me between now and then. A big part of what God has asked me to do resides in holding on loosely to the things I have. A willing heart to let go of anything He asks me to. To allow His blessing to flow through my hands, instead of holding on tightly to them. I am a work in progress and I'm so glad that He who started a good work in me is faithful to complete it!

It's in loosening the grip that real blessing begins to flow. I have found throughout my life, the tighter I hold the more restricted the blessing. However, when I loosen my grip the blessing begins to flow again. For me, it's realizing that I don't own anything. It all belongs to Him. And, if I can put my trust completely and fully in Him, then it's going to be alright. What do I really have to lose?

That's what the new Rush Of Fools song is all about. Losing it all for Him. Holding on loosely to the things of this world and holding tightly to Him. This new song is found on their latest CD, "Wonder Of The World" and it can be heard on Family Friendly Radio. If you would like more information about Rush Of Fools or this song, please click here; http://www.rushoffools.com/index.php

If there is anything I can be praying about for you, please don't hesitate to let me know. joeb@newlifemedia.org.