the story

needle and haystack life :: switchfoot


I want to look at my life as a narrative, as an unfolding story. A concern for what happens next is not as significant to me as character development. I want Jesus to make me a better person, so that I can live a better life and hopefully create a meaningful story for others.



Live. All I have is this moment; I want to make the most of it. I don't want to worry or gloat over the past. I want to plan for the future, realizing that much will change between now and then.



Love. I want to love Jesus with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. I want to love others (friends, family, strangers) as He loves me.


Laugh. I want to laugh more. i'm finding that faith is often spurred by a joyous outlook on life. Maybe that's why Paul said, 'Be joyful always' (1 Thess 5.16). It doesn't mean that sadness will never be a companion on this journey, but I want to keep hope in my heart where ever the road may lead.



Learn. I am discovering that when I live to learn, I truly learn to live. I want to learn from Jesus and His Word, others, my world, and myself. I want to be a curious observer of life and ask more questions. There's so much more to learn.



Lead. I want to follow the leading of Jesus and the well-worn paths of wisdom, so that I may lead my generation in exploring new areas with timeless truths and proven qualities of character.



And if life is The Story, I pray that Jesus is always the author.


I am grateful for the thoughts shared in A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Don Miller. He helped me see my life as a story, and I hope in the end it is the best kind of story.