"And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not:
for it was founded upon a rock."
Matthew 7:25
Who remembers this song?
Going through the carwash today, this song came to mind.
Last night I got a new vehicle.
Okay it's not new.
It's a used '97 Ford Expedition.
It has a story already with its dings and wear and tear.
No one else would probably have wanted this vehicle.
We couldn't be more perfect for each other.
Used. Worn. Torn.
Judging by the picture, it looks perfect on the outside.
Almost brand new.
However, the closer you look, you find the wear and tear that has come with time.
The dings, the missing handle, the many, many miles.
The first thing we always ask is…how many miles does it have?
Will it be able to run much longer?
Well this car has a lot of miles.
But I have decided miles are good!
As a Christian, I've done my best to paint a perfect picture of my not so perfect life.
Doing my best to hide my imperfections and dings of life.
Selling my perfect life to everyone I come in contact with each day.
Hoping no one notices how used, worn and torn I really am.
How I've come to a dead end in my Christian road.
Wondering if God will be able to use me again.
Am I too worn and torn?
That's what Satan wants me to believe.
He has been making me feel like a failure a lot lately.
In my marriage, in my ministry, in every aspect of my life right now.
When it rains, it pours! Right?
I had to ask myself...
How long does a new car really stay new?
Today as I was driving and I observed the other vehicles around me.
Because I noticed all my dings, I had to compare.
I began to notice all the dings and such of the other vehicles.
Mine is not the only one!
Satan is a piece a work.
He wants me to believe that I am used, worn, and torn.
That nobody wants me.
That I am not perfect enough to belong to God
I know it's not true.
The storms come.
It pours and pours.
At times I feel like I'm drowning.
One thing keeps me above water.
My foundation in Jesus Christ.
My Rock and my Salvation.
No one else would probably have wanted this vehicle.
We couldn't be more perfect for each other.
Used. Worn. Torn.
Judging by the picture, it looks perfect on the outside.
Almost brand new.
However, the closer you look, you find the wear and tear that has come with time.
The dings, the missing handle, the many, many miles.
The first thing we always ask is…how many miles does it have?
Will it be able to run much longer?
Well this car has a lot of miles.
But I have decided miles are good!
As a Christian, I've done my best to paint a perfect picture of my not so perfect life.
Doing my best to hide my imperfections and dings of life.
Selling my perfect life to everyone I come in contact with each day.
Hoping no one notices how used, worn and torn I really am.
How I've come to a dead end in my Christian road.
Wondering if God will be able to use me again.
Am I too worn and torn?
That's what Satan wants me to believe.
He has been making me feel like a failure a lot lately.
In my marriage, in my ministry, in every aspect of my life right now.
When it rains, it pours! Right?
I had to ask myself...
How long does a new car really stay new?
Today as I was driving and I observed the other vehicles around me.
Because I noticed all my dings, I had to compare.
I began to notice all the dings and such of the other vehicles.
Mine is not the only one!
Satan is a piece a work.
He wants me to believe that I am used, worn, and torn.
That nobody wants me.
That I am not perfect enough to belong to God
I know it's not true.
The storms come.
It pours and pours.
At times I feel like I'm drowning.
One thing keeps me above water.
My foundation in Jesus Christ.
My Rock and my Salvation.
Who is your life built on?
Is your foundation Christ Jesus?
The storms of life are going to come.
Satan is going to do his best to blow your walls down.
Your dreams, your hopes, your trust, your love…
Stand firm.
Remember you're not alone!
My life is not perfect.
I come with a lot of dings.
I have a story.
Paid in Full by Jesus Christ.
He bought me on Calvary.
A price no one else would pay for me!
Remember you're not alone!
My life is not perfect.
I come with a lot of dings.
I have a story.
Paid in Full by Jesus Christ.
He bought me on Calvary.
A price no one else would pay for me!
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