Class had kicked into full gear, and has already begun to blow my mind. This week we have a speaker from New Zealand names Aaron Walsh. Incredible lover of Jesus... The way this man uses the english language is impeccable. I think my entire 7 pages of notes (from only 2 days of class) consists of epic one-liners. I'll try to give you a short synopsis of the massive revelation I've received so far...
If I had to pick one theme that I was getting from his message, it would be that we all need a shift in perspective to grasp the concept that it's ALL for His glory. Nothing else. Our internal posture needs to be set on what is concrete and ultimate: heaven. This world is temporal and finite. So why do we behave as if the world has everything to offer? If our fundamental understanding is misaligned from Gods, then internal disturbances is unavoidable. The glory of God is God's primary goal, so why is it not ours? It's not out of vanity or for God to go on some ego-trip. It's simply because He is worthy! When the glory of God fills the earth, day and night worship will not need justification. It will be a necessary reaction to His worthiness!
Goodness... I know for myself it is so hard to fully understand just how worthy the Lord is. I say things like, "I mean, I really like the service but the worship just wasn't very good." and then I'm confronted with the realization that it simply isn't about me! We often go into worship with a mentality of what it will do for us. Make us feel better, maybe get some prayers answered, etc. But the reality is that worship is for God! It's because He is WORTHY! He is worthy of our praises, of our lives, of our money, of our time. He's worthy of it all! Because in eternal perspective, He is all that matters. It's as simple as that. and all of the longings inside of us, the supremacy of Jesus is the source of all of our longings! He's THAT good. All of the longings inside of our heart He put there. and He conveniently made Himself the answer to all of them. He is just that amazing...
Needles to say, I'm having an incredible time dwelling in the heart of the Lord. This is such an incredible season of being brought together with like minded people who have dedicated themselves to setting themselves to seek the face of the Lord first and foremost. To be radically consecrated to Him and love nothing more than His presence.
In regards to how you can be praying, I am in need of $5,500 in two weeks! So if you could please pray that finances will come, I would be so appreciative! I find out my outreach location this week, so when I do I will have to update this again to let you all know how you can be praying, etc! May God shower blessings upon you!
Madison
(If you are interested in partnering with what I am doing here and what I will be doing on outreach, please email me at madison.wooster@okstate.edu or on facebook! For financial contributions, PayPal Donation link is also on the top of this blog)
