Here are a couple Godin quotes for you;
"Connect, create meaning, make a difference, matter, be missed."
"Be remarkable. Boring is invisible. Remarkable products and remarkable people get talked about."
Something springs to life in me when I read these quotes. There is a deep resonance with the ideas represented here. I quickly get inspired by these quotes and start applying them to the organization I lead, but my soul doesn't leap at these ideas because I dream of a organization that is successful. This happens because I am craving to live a life that matters. I believe that at some level, every person wants to matter. We want our work to mean something and we want to know that each day on this earth is not "just another day." Some take action and others wait, but we all desire to matter.
The truth is, as a follower of Jesus, meaning and impact can and should be a regular part of my life. I have been redeemed and transformed. I have been equipped and empowered. My life is committed to Jesus and his mission.
I am left with this question...As a follower of Jesus do I take every opportunity to make an impression? Well, for that matter, what impression am I hoping to make? Do I want to be remembered or do I want Jesus to be seen. Do I beg the Holy Spirit to so saturate my life that Jesus spills out everywhere I go. Don't get me wrong, I am not talking about wearing t-shirts, bumperstickers, cheesy slogans and stupid sayings that tell people I am a "one of those guys". I am talking about living a life that is so radically different that people notice. I am talking about being so driven by His mission and so complete given to loving Jesus and people that it radically changes the choices I make on a daily basis. I am talking about the gospel being visible in my life.
Jeff Vanderstelt, pastor of Soma Communities, says something like this; "Live such a radically different life that it demands a gospel explanation."
Is my life so radically different that it begs this question?
When I meet people, chat with my neighbors and have coffee with friends do I seek to truly connect and make meaning in conversations. Jesus is truly remarkable. As his disciple, can you tell that I follow him? Does my heart beat so strongly for Jesus that people disconnected from him sense this and desire the same. People all around me have false saviors. Whether it is money, career, relationships or success they are looking to these false saviors to bring deep meaning to their lives. I pray that I will have such gospel clarity and inspiration that in our conversations I can contrast the eternal value of false saviors to the true savior.
I truly desire to make meaning, to make an impact and to ultimately lead people to see Jesus. I know if this is going to happen in my life at the level that I dream it must be his work in me. I am committed to living with my eyes and ears open for those divine moments.
Make meaning today. Have a conversation that bridges the relational gaps. Invite someone into your life.
Something springs to life in me when I read these quotes. There is a deep resonance with the ideas represented here. I quickly get inspired by these quotes and start applying them to the organization I lead, but my soul doesn't leap at these ideas because I dream of a organization that is successful. This happens because I am craving to live a life that matters. I believe that at some level, every person wants to matter. We want our work to mean something and we want to know that each day on this earth is not "just another day." Some take action and others wait, but we all desire to matter.
The truth is, as a follower of Jesus, meaning and impact can and should be a regular part of my life. I have been redeemed and transformed. I have been equipped and empowered. My life is committed to Jesus and his mission.
I am left with this question...As a follower of Jesus do I take every opportunity to make an impression? Well, for that matter, what impression am I hoping to make? Do I want to be remembered or do I want Jesus to be seen. Do I beg the Holy Spirit to so saturate my life that Jesus spills out everywhere I go. Don't get me wrong, I am not talking about wearing t-shirts, bumperstickers, cheesy slogans and stupid sayings that tell people I am a "one of those guys". I am talking about living a life that is so radically different that people notice. I am talking about being so driven by His mission and so complete given to loving Jesus and people that it radically changes the choices I make on a daily basis. I am talking about the gospel being visible in my life.
Jeff Vanderstelt, pastor of Soma Communities, says something like this; "Live such a radically different life that it demands a gospel explanation."Is my life so radically different that it begs this question?
When I meet people, chat with my neighbors and have coffee with friends do I seek to truly connect and make meaning in conversations. Jesus is truly remarkable. As his disciple, can you tell that I follow him? Does my heart beat so strongly for Jesus that people disconnected from him sense this and desire the same. People all around me have false saviors. Whether it is money, career, relationships or success they are looking to these false saviors to bring deep meaning to their lives. I pray that I will have such gospel clarity and inspiration that in our conversations I can contrast the eternal value of false saviors to the true savior.
I truly desire to make meaning, to make an impact and to ultimately lead people to see Jesus. I know if this is going to happen in my life at the level that I dream it must be his work in me. I am committed to living with my eyes and ears open for those divine moments.
Make meaning today. Have a conversation that bridges the relational gaps. Invite someone into your life.
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