Who do you have in your life that will look you in the eye and see behind your facade? Do you have someone?
It is crucial that you have someone.
Who do you look in the eye? Who do you challenge? Who do you tell what they need to hear? How are you showing others that there is a God and that He is real?
Because here's a secret: WE ALL NEED TO HEAR THIS TRUTH! (I guess in all caps, now it isn't a secret anymore?)
I was blessed yesterday to meet with someone who has looked me in the eye since I was ten. For twenty nine years (I think as of next week??) this person has spoken truth to me. Reminded me that I was valuable when I was at my lowest, told me about Jesus when no-one else did. Reminded me that I could seek Him, and that He wouldn't leave me. She's been real (we've cried so many tears!!), she's been authentic, and she's asked hard questions. She has been the person God has used to save my life. She is not my savior. But she has pointed me at God consistently.
But a word of encouragement to you, if you are thinking "I couldn't possibly be that person" for someone else, have you seen my life, Wendy? I'm not perfect.
She's not perfect either! She's screwed up, too. And that's the awesome part - as our relationship has morphed over the years, we have been able to encourage each other! To pray for each other. To speak truth and love and be forgiven for our own faults... to be a witness and testimony to each other - demonstrating on earth what God does for us every day.
So... keep your eyes open: who is God putting in front of you? Who can you look in the eyes and take the time to tell what they need to hear? Who can you tell they're not forgotten?
Find someone today!
I am just like everyone
Jesus I need You, I need Your Love
To save my life
Tell me what I need to hear
Tell me that I’m not forgotten
Show me there’s a God
Who can be more than all I’ve ever wanted
‘Cause right now I need a little hope
I need to know that I’m not alone
Maybe God is calling you tonight
To tell me something
That might save my life
We’ve met half a dozen times
I know your name I know you don’t know mine
But I won’t hold that against you
You come here every Friday night
I take your order and try to be polite
And hide what I’ve been going through
If you looked me right in the eye
Would see the pain deep inside
Would you take the time to
Tell me what I need to hear
Tell me that I’m not forgotten
Show me there’s a God
Who can be more than all I’ve ever wanted
‘Cause right now I need a little hope
I need to know that I’m not alone
Maybe God is calling you tonight
To tell me something
That might save my life
I’m the pastor at your church
For all these years you’ve listened to my words
You think I know all the answers
But I’ve got doubts and questions too
Behind this smile I’m really just like you
Afraid and tired and insecure
If you look me right in the eye
Would you see the real me inside
Would you take the time to
Tell me what I need to hear
Tell me that I’m not forgotten
Show me there’s a God
Who can be more than all I’ve ever wanted
‘Cause right now I need a little hope
I need to know that I’m not alone
Maybe God is calling you tonight
To tell me something
That might save my life
Save my life
I am just like everyone
Jesus I need You, I need Your Love
To save my life
Tell me what I need to hear
Tell me that I’m not forgotten
Show me there’s a God
Who can be more than all I’ve ever wanted
‘Cause right now I need a little hope
I need to know that I’m not alone
Maybe God is calling you tonight
To tell me something
That might save my life
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