Friday, June 26, 2009

"Flawless" thoughts...World's perspective vs. God's

I was back to my workout regime (after weeks of neglecting that area of my life) at my local gym yesterday, when I learned of the death's of 2 celebrity icons: Micheal Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. Running into Christian and non christians alike in the gym, it's interesting watching the reaction of others with worldwide events such as this. The news brought back memories of my childhood days of dancing to his tunes and watching empowered/beautiful women fight for justice in the first run of Charlie's Angels. Somehow celebrities are put on a pedestal at their peak and idolized and when they fall from stardom the rumors fly. Very thankful that I am not the judge and Jesus died for all. Celebrities rise high and fall hard because of our nature to want to worship someone or something. When all is said and done, it is the Word of God that is timeless and perfection comes only through His son Jesus Christ. As sad as the last leg of Micheal's journey was, I pray he made His peace with God. No matter how far one has strayed, or how deep the stain sin is on one's life-there is hope for the hopeless. Farrah on the other hand seemed to have come to a place in her life where she understood beauty and purpose comes from a deeper place- yet only God knows if she made her peace with Him.

Reflecting on the life and death of another human being, (including those who's names have made the walk of fame in Hollywood..) Deep down we are all looking for the same things:
Security
Signficance
Acceptance
Love

The world will try and offer ways to fulfill these longings, but only through a personal relationship with God through His son Jesus is that possible. In Him we are secure, In Him we are significant, In Him we are accepted and In Him we are loved.

"As for God His ways are perfect, the word of the Lord is flawless" Psalm 18:30

This week marks our "KICK OFF" for our next ministry theme: Flawless. It is our 10th anniversary this fall! Our writings, events and seminars will focus on this theme throughout the year. For those who are able to take in the annual conference, we have 2 events this fall in Saskatoon and Calgary. Tickets go onsale today. To read more about it, go to our
website or view our latest e-newsletter.

God calls us to be "in the world" but not "of the world". When we watch the news, let us be mindful to pray for all those who are searching for truth and longing for perfection. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.

Blessings to you on YOUR journey of faith!
-Jodi Kozan


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