Let’s Get Our Priorities Right

We’re in this together. It is up to us to get it right. Don’t look to others, look to yourself. We’ve been frustrated with the Covid and the looting, rioting, and other elements that disturb us. I don’t write political commentary though I have a strong interest in what is going on. However, that aside, I am quite concerned for my country and our citizens.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus didn’t take us home when we followed Him? Why are we here? Does what we do matter or make a difference? Does God really need our help? Do we have a part to play in the present political/national/spiritual environment? If you’ve been reading my posts for any length of time, you already know what I think. I’m passionate about this one. For the Christ follower, wherever you are on the spectrum, you have a part to play.

You, me, ‘we’ are here to speak life to others. Jesus uses your story to touch their story. You are meant to connect well with others. That’s why your messy story needs to be told and why your voice matters. Your life uniquely interacts with those you meet and know. Your life is the Christ-light that shines wherever, whenever, and in whatever you are doing.

Everyone has a story. You have a story. People are watching you. They’re noticing which parts in your story match their story. This may surprise you, but they want to learn from you. You have hope, and everybody needs hope.

Everyone needs Jesus, you included. Go to Jesus. Look to Jesus. Find Jesus as your enough. Do it. Be it. Live it. You are Christ to the world. Christ lives in you. This is an awesome responsibility, not to be taken lightly.

Everyone needs your unique light. Shine in the darkness. Love in spite of the darkness. Be original. Let Jesus help you find your path. You will never be someone else, nor they you. Be aware that your thoughts may try to dissuade you. Don’t listen to them. They’re lying to you. You need to speak, do, and love. Be ready to speak of the hope that is within you.

But in your hearts revere Christ as LORD. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

1 Peter 3:15 NIV

You can. . .

1. Approach each day as a gift to spend for God.
2. Approach difficulties with a smile. What is God going to do next? Wait and watch for it. Share what God is doing.
3. Approach others as someone to love for Jesus. Every person matters.

This man does. . .

My friend Coach Pete Coulson understands this. Born in Austria, he and his twin brother were abandoned, they were raised in an orphanage with caring parents, then he moved with the family to Idaho where he learned English as a second language while adapting to their new life. Pete’s life is not the average as you will learn in this video.

I became acquainted with Pete when we were college students at Western Baptist College in Salem, Oregon. Pastor Dennis Kreiss, the gentleman interviewing Pete in this video, is also a graduate of WBC. He pastors in Oregon and is the author of several Christian books. You can check out his books here on his Dennis Kreiss amazon page. Dennis shared this interview with me. Their conversation impressed me so much that with his and Pete’s permission I now share it with you.

You don’t want to miss this. . .

Pete Coulson has a mission in life. He is a motivational speaker and is eager to share what he has learned and what God has taught him. Get a notebook and pen and be ready to jot down a few notes. I did. Pete has a lot to say that will motivate you to do what you can to help, to love, and to bless others.

First off you get to meet Pastor Kreiss. He, also, is doing his part to make the world a better place. Thanks for the listen, Dennis.

Note: Here’s a direct link to YouTube if you’d prefer a listening to it there: Kreiss – Coulson Interview

• Thank you to Dennis, for making and sharing the interview, and for caring enough to go to the added effort to conduct this interview.
• Thank you to Pete, for being an example of living to give, and for sharing your heart with the world.
• Thank you to God, for loving all the people in the world, for being our Light, for believing we are worth it.

Go to Jesus. Look to Jesus. Find Jesus as your enough.

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Photo by Adria Crehuet Cano, Unsplash