The greatest of all is Love...

Seeing Nick Vujicic for the first time onstage today, i just felt so convicted and like what Pastor said, it really puts things into perspective. It's not about "oh my goodness, he has no arms and legs, and i'm so much better off so i should be happier." But seeing the glory of God in his countenance and his evident joy, really convicted me about this: That i don't need to let my circumstances define who i am.

Like he said, it's tougher for people coming from dysfunctional and broken homes, or for people who have been broken on the inside by sexual, physical or emotional abuse. BUT it's time to step out from all of that. When people ask me who am i, i don't want to think about my past failures and experiences and let this define me and make up my identity.

Yes, i can see that i'm not strong yet. I may still hesitate and fear and doubt even in simple things like sharing a word, playing bball, making a decision for the group or even in serving. I may feel insecure and alone sometimes. But i can take joy where i am, because in my weakness, God will appear strong on my behalf. I have every hope that i am not going to stay this way, because i already have a vision of who i am going to be. And on the way there, i'm going to bloom and bear fruits in the valley, in the desert, on the mountaintop, in the wilderness, or in the storm.

I think the greatest impact Nick had on me was his love and compassion for people. Instead of focusing on himself, or even the disabled people, he's out here, ministering and caring for people who are physically normal. He's gone beyond the boundaries because of God's love that's flowing through him. He understands the importance of hugs. He doesn't waste any opportunity to love and serve others. Even when hundreds of people are waiting in a queue for his hug, he still takes the time to share a word of prophecy for people who need it. Without love, no matter how many friends we bring, how much we fellowship, how much we disciple, it'll all be nothing in the end. Love is the greatest.

Enlarge my tents! :] I wanna serve and love people through Him; and as i do so, i know that He'll be the One to love and water me :]