An infinite God can give all of himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives all of Himself as fully as if there were no others.        -A.W. Tozer

Over the last week I read through an amazing book called The Shack. I am not going to ruin what happens because I truly believe everyone should read this book. My favorite thing about the book, even though it is fiction, is that it paints what I believe to be the most accurate and true picture of God. I found myself crying and laughing unstoppable waterfalls of tears. Here are 2 of my favorite parts of the book (don't worry, I am not ruining it)!

1) On the topic of true submission, a fictional Jesus explains to the main character: "Genuine relationships are marked by submission even when your choices are not helpful or healthy. I am as much submitted to the Father as He is to me, and the Holy Spirit is to us as we are to the Holy Spirit." The last line here is what really got me, check it out: "In fact we (God) are submitted to every person the same way."

2) On the topic of religion and if all roads lead to Jesus, fictional Jesus says, " Christian, Mormon, Buddhist, Atheist, Democrat, Republican, whatever it is, only one road leads to the Father, but I will travel any road to find you."

Both of these thoughts just overwhelm me. Sometimes we get so lost in our own lives trying to please God that we forget we can't earn any more love. He loves us completely!! 100%

Please read this book! Whoever you are, wherever you are at in your life, I promise it will change your outlook on life forever!!!  

What Makes You?

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:2)

As I read this today, I could not help but think about how many people set their minds on earthly things, then, when and if there is extra time, they focus on Christ. Let's be honest here, what makes you? If you were to die this instant, what would you be known for? Not what would you hope to be known for or what sugarcoated comments would your friends and family say at your funeral, but what makes you? 

I'll go first. I believe I would be known for being too upfront and honest. I believe that people would say, "Wes put his passion in pursuing a life of ministry before Jesus himself." This is me being honest!! This would be my legacy!

What makes you? Are you sacrificing your dreams and goals to pay a monthly payment on your dream vehicle? If so, that is your legacy, you are the guy/girl with a cool vehicle.  Are you spending all your time focusing on your spouse or loved one and putting Jesus second? If so, that is your legacy!! Are you praying and reading scripture when you have nothing to do, but putting it on the back-burner when you have friends or girls/guys to hang out with? If so, this is your legacy!

Whether it's friends, drugs, money, music, or whatever, Jesus wants us to put him first then we will be blessed with our "other" passions!! Comment back, I would love to know your legacy!