The Center of the Universe

"If only we could realize that we make life so much more complicated when our approach to life is 'all about me.' Do you know why? Because the rest of the world never cooperates. No one else appears to have gotten the memo. When we see ourselves as the center of the universe, we live in constant frustration because the rest of creation refuses to revolve around us."
-Beth Moore, Breaking Free

It is tempting. The world tells us to look after ourselves, follow our hearts, make our voice heard, not let people take advantage of us, pursue our dreams and our pleasures. Some even go so far as to assume that God's Will is simply for us to be happy and comfortable. I mean, He loves us, right?

"He must become greater; I must become less."
John 3:30 NIV

I want to be about His business--even if it means I am a little uncomfortable. He is first. I am second (or third or fourth...) So, instead, I pray:

"Give me one pure and holy passion.
Give me on magnificent obsession.
Give me one glorious ambition for my life:
To know and follow hard after You,
To grow as your disciple in your truth.

This world is empty, pale, and poor,
Compared to knowing you, my Lord.
Lead me on and I will run after you."
-Mark Algore