Music Monday:
" She Used To Be Mine" by Sara Bareilles
As most of you know, American Idol is celebrating its 20th year on television. I know you probably looked at my last post, which highlighted another contestant on the show, Cole Hallman and his sister. Today, I would like to highlight Nicolina Buzzo's song version. It touched me because I wonder if I'm going into the person God intends me to be
I know that theme from
Waitress isn't an obvious choice, but it shows how imperfect we are as in this
world. But, wait…. Didn't God change all
of that because of the work he did for us on the cross? The simple is yes.
God changed us from the
inside out. Our experiences in this world continue to shape us, and we are
different people because of God's transforming work on the cross. That doesn't
mean this life will be an easy one; after all, John 16:33 says, "I have
told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will
have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Yesterday, our pastor
continued his series on spiritual warfare, reminding us that though we are in
this world, we are not of this world. Yes, we are still human and prone to give
in to temptations daily; that's why God says it's important to stay alert and
put on the suit of armor he gave us to protect ourselves. Every component of
God's armor plays a vital role, and they don't do well independently. For more
information on the armor of God, see Ephesians 6:11.
But there's good news; we
aren't alone in the battle. I God is fighting for us and alongside us. He knows
we will continue to struggle with this on this side of heaven. We won't be
perfect until we are taken up to be with Him in heaven and given our new bodies.
To listen to Sara Bareilles'
song, it can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53GIADHxVzM
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