It's Interesting.........

Life on the road. The Christian Industry. Management. Culture. Labels. Relationships. Music. Business. God.
I am in the process of experiencing all of these things slammed together in a way that often is very chaotic.
I thought i would take some time a few days a week and share with you a little bit about what I am learning.

My heart has been heavy lately. I don't exactly how to explain it. I think in the midst of so many blessings and excitement
I often feel alone. Being on the road without my wife has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I can't wait for
October when we will finally be able to be together on the road. It's kind of funny looking back at all the sacrifices and hardships we have been through together we both still have so much joy. There is definitely a difference between happiness and joy. Disneyland, clothes, good coffee bring happiness but joy can only come from following the voice of God by faith. I believe an anything in life it's imperative to know the call of God. There is no way I would continue to be involved in this industry not knowing it was God's plan for this season of my life. You know it's funny I never wanted to do this but in the midst of the trials I do find so much joy knowing my life is more then a day job. A life of faith is one of the most freeing and frustrating things all at the same time. Live a life of faith today. It's not easy.

"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know" Jer 33:3

Love Somebody,

Luke

Perspective

Life is an unusual thing. We toil for seventy-eighty years or so then we die. Often I find myself asking the question of old "what exactly is the purpose of my life?" I entiltled my blog -Only One Life- so i guess I will begin there. I am only one simple person with one short life. I want it to have meaning. It seriously seems like just last week I was shoveling snow with my dad in the cold winter and getting up before dawn to start folding the newspapers for my daily route. But the truth is life is a vapor. It has all gone by so fast. I can't help but stop and evaluate who I am and what I have or have not accomplished. Today my sister Sarah and I were talking about the importance of perspective in our lives. Sharing stories of people who have sacrificed so much of their comfort and even their normal lives to show a simple love to somebody else. It seems strange to me how we strive for this comfort while on the other side of the world many people are simply begging for a meal. Yet here we are seeking out the perfect job- the perfect house- the best experiences all to attain that glorious "comfort". Ultimately though what is the end result? We attempt to make ourselves happ to no avail. So there you go.....Is that life- is that why I exist- Is that why God has put me on this Earth to make some money- have a family- enjoy life- and then die? To me that just seems so predictable. I don't want to live that life. Im not saying those things are bad or even mundane, (they actually can be very beautiful). But in the end what is it all worth? I need perspective. Questions I ask myself.............

1. What drives me?
2. What have I done for someone else today?
3. Is this a good use of my time?
4. What have I accomplished for God's Kingdom today?

I guess in all my rambling I just want to say to myself and anyone else- we have one short life to live. Lets not waste it living for ourselves. Jesus said it best "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all." A servant is a servant its that simple -they are not looking out for their own interests. Millions of lost people in this world. So many hurting and forsaken. Countless children who have been abandoned with no love- with no hope. Lets have an eternal perspective. Lets live a life that has true value. A life we will be proud of when we (not far into the future) leave this world behind.....

Love Somebody-

Luke