This is your life; this is your story

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “Selfcare”

Our Bible verse for today: “I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born. I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 (CSB)

Our thought for today: “This is your life; this is your story”

Before John Eldredge became a world-famous author of numerous bestselling books, he was a stage actor. His life was in the world of the theater and as a result, he has always loved stories – especially grand epic stories. If you are familiar with his writing you know that he is a master at weaving and telling stories and incorporating them into his teaching.

Eldredge also points out that story is the language of the human heart. While we can and do memorize facts and figures, and we are capable of logic and reason, it is story that captures our heart and it is story that we relate to best. That being the case, John encourages us to see our lives as a story directed by God. From start to finish your life is an unfolding epic that you were born into, and which is currently unfolding and will continue to unfold until the final curtain falls.

The truth of that is revealed in the Old Testament book of the prophet Jeremiah. As Jeremiah 1:5 explains, God had chosen him for a purpose even before He formed him in the womb. Then as we follow the unfolding story of his life through the pages of the book that bears his name, we find that God often reminded Jeremiah that he was involved in a grand and epic story, the script for which was written by God Himself. “For I know the plans I have for you – this is the Lord’s declaration – plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (29:11)

The key for Jeremiah was the same as it is for you and for me – keep listening to the Director: “You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart. I will be found by you…” (29:12-14). As the story continued to unfold, Jeremiah was to keep looking to God for direction. That’s true for you and I as well.

In terms of good selfcare, it’s helpful if you will remember that the script of your life has been written by God and each day is a new scene in that unfolding story. Keep looking to the Director for the guidance you need and then throw yourself into each new scene with enthusiasm and gusto, giving it everything you have. This is your life; this is your story.

God bless,
Pastor Jim

(If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00 – in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville

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