How tragic would it be…
If we found our value only in what we do and produce and not it who we are – who God created us to be?
If we allowed pressure from others to define our actions?
If we gave up on that dream?
Spotlights change everything.
It’s not that they are designed to pull ego out, it’s that more often than not they do.
You can explore the trend with young pop-artists, politicians and movie stars, but you can also dive right in with Christianity.
Nicholas Kristof wrote an op-ed for the Times this weekend called,
For our country, Lord, we pray.
For you, our God, are our hope.
We lift up our leaders to you.
For we know you are the source of wisdom, humility and grace;
And we ask for wisdom for their decisions, humility in their actions and grace in their words.
For you, our God, are [...]
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