This is an entry about the introduction of my Bible study series on YouTube. I thought it might be useful to have a written accompaniment to the video. Not that I don't talk enough in the video, I do.. I talk.. a lot. But sometimes it's nice to have some kind of commentary about it. What are the main points that I tried to highlight but uhh, didn't quite manage to articulate? That's where this will come in. TA-DA! Magic bells are chiming.
So... the Introduction.
This video probably doesn't actually include any Biblical reference specifically. It's just to introduce you to the format and to get you thinking about what I'm thinking about.
1. You have a story! Whether you wish you acknowledge it or not, you have some kind of role on this soap opera. And how you embrace or hide from that role is up to you. But remember, the grand story is of God's glory. How does your life reflect that?
2. If you want to really be involved with a God who wants the best for you, if you want to be blessed, and grow in wisdom and in faith, well then you've gotta dig into the relationship. Prayer isn't just a before bed routine. God wants to hear from you-sad, mad, elated, devastated-he wants your full scope of emotions and he wants you to bring everything you have to him, knowing that he can make it beautiful. And he wants you to listen to what he has to say. Listen to his voice, read his word. As you do this, you will become more familiar with his character-he won't be such a stranger anymore.
3. You're holding onto something. Be aware of what you pack to take with you every day. I'm not talking about your leftovers in tupperware. I'm talking about baggage. Your thoughts and feelings about yourself, the people around you, and God. These affect, no, these determine how you travel every day. If you carry a lot on your back, you're not going to opt for climbing the side of a mountain. Too risky. You're going to stick to the path through the woods by yourself so that no one can see how hard it is for you to carry the weight. At this point, I'm not telling you to get rid of the baggage. That's no easy task. I just want you to be aware of it.
Watch the video here: http://youtu.be/Gnb6tBOyO-I
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