I might have watched this music video (thanks to Rapzilla) dozens of times. Lecrae’s (with C-Lite) lyrics and theology are, to say the least, deep and authentic. Could you do what it is that you do without receiving any praise or recognition?
If you want to buy the song on iTunes (song #14), here it is! Or maybe you want to read through the lyrics? Wow. I think I’ll watch it again!
I’m a fan of Brian Regan’s (comedian). I blame him for the rest of the Captain Me Planet posts here on the site, LOL.
In one of his acts (view here), he jokes about people wasting their time watching fishing. They’re not even fishing, but I guess at least they’re gathering some food to survive! I could relate to this today when I found myself watching the Masters golf tournament. I’m watching golf, I’m not even playing golf!
I’m in transition (like the rest of the world) and fail often when it comes to loving other people, but when I watch golf I’m always very thankful that I don’t enjoy the sport. Not only does it seem pointless to show a small dimpled ball that you can control it, but a good amount of the golfers I know are talented at escaping from community or making other people feel like they’re worthless when they have no choice but to hang out with them. Escapism is nothing short of dulling the pain, almost like getting drunk or doing drugs in an attempt to not have to deal with the challenge of loving others.
That’s what God has me dealing with today as a creative / geek. Me and my computer. Helping a few people along the way, but for the most part trying to show a shiny gadget that I can have my way with it. If I need your help and prayers, it is that this Digital Disciples network continues to flip my soul upside down. That a few years from now I’ll look back and be disgusted with the geek that wasted a good amount of his life, and thanking God for showing me just how much people matter. How does this make you feel?
I had the privilege of flying to Cambodia on a trip with Asia’s Hope this past year. A life-changing experience, and I’m thankful to have a glimpse of how serious the evil of human trafficking is. It’s true that actually visiting these places will radically change your perspective, but you can begin by educating yourself and making a difference before ever making that kind of a commitment.
The $5 Freedom CD (click album cover to order / for more info) is an excellent chance that the International Justice Mission and Family Christian Stores are giving you to gain education and rescue another victim. Including great music and a bonus educational DVD. Here’s a sneak preview from the DVD.
A pastor friend of ours showed this video in church a few weeks ago, and I’ve watched it multiple times since. When tempted to worship anything / anyone else this Christmas season (including yourself), how about we return to watching this video one more time? I’ve watched a few movies lately, and this 3 minute 19 second clip is better than all of them combined! Not sure why I wasted 10 hours watching them, when I could have watched this again for a few minutes. Thanks to Dr. S.M. Lockridge for putting such great words together in this sermon. I dare you to watch the entire thing. Is this your King?
