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Unforgettable

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One of my favorite popular songs is Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable.” His smooth voice and gentle melody combine with nostalgic lyrics that speak of a lasting and mutual love.

“That’s why, darling, it’s incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am
Unforgettable, too.”

 

When I listen to Nat sing that famous song, I think of my love for my wife and I like to think it reflects how she thinks of me too. Though I admit when I make blunders, the *reason* I’m unforgettable to her might not always be as edifying as I’d like to think! 🙂

 

Teach.org has a motto: “You don’t have to be famous to be unforgettable.” We all have the potential to make lasting and unforgettable impact on the lives we touch. It starts with looking beyond ourselves and our agendas. Making an unforgettable mark requires living life intentionally. When Jesus said, “You are the light of the world,” He was telling us to be intentional about letting that light (His light) shine in our lives in a way that pours out into the darkness around us. The light of Jesus reveals a love and hope that has power to transform lives (including yours and mine) in unforgettable ways.

 

We serve a truly unforgettable God! He is the one who spoke light into existence with His own words. He created everything from nothing. He molded the mountains and holds the oceans in the palm of His hands. He counts the stars and knows them by name. Even nature sings the praises of His name.

 

Did you know that God thinks you are unforgettable too? His Word says He thought of you when He laid the foundations of the earth. He looked across the chasm of eternity and saw that you and I needed an unforgettable Savior to rescue us from our sin dilemma. He promises an unforgettable everlasting future for those who love Him.

 

Be resolved to live a life made unforgettable by the power and to the glory of our unforgettable God! It starts today!

 

 

The first page of your new year

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Today is the first page of a 365 page story, the story of your life in 2015.

 

 

Maybe you have some idea of what you want to be part of this year’s story. You have hopes and dreams for what you will accomplish. Likely, there will be surprises that will suddenly appear on your pages. But even when the pages turn unexpectedly, you remain in control of what is written on them. How you respond to life determines your story more than the actual events that transpire. So how will you write this year of your life?

 

You could just wait and see what happens, live life as it comes to you. Que será, será. Put life on autopilot and see where it takes you. Let the spinning wheel spin and see where it stops. It’s easy to get caught up on the merry-go-round, distracted by all the lights and music. Before you know it, a day, a week, a month, a year, a life has passed…without purpose.

 

You could take charge, set your goals, plan extensively, and live with great focus. I tend to be a goal-setter and planner so I suppose I easily fall into this category. I tend to think it is good to ‘count the costs’ and plan well. In the parable of the talents, Jesus praised those who invested well. We too should invest our time well and also our other resources. But sometimes, the best of plans have to be set aside and new strategies adopted. You had intended to write one thing in your book of life, but life itself changes the direction of the next page and chapter.

 

There is a third, more profitable way to write the story of 2015 and that is to devote the year, all of it, to the glory and honor of God. “Whatever you do, do it as unto The Lord” for His purpose and His glory. (Colossians 3:23). “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) “My presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14)

 

God delights in you and He wants to show you the way to go in this new year. He longs for your joy. Shouldn’t your story be all about Him? How do you do that? Make sure each page of 2015 be filled with three things:

 

Rejoicing – God is good. He will always be with you.
Praying – Talk with God throughout the day. Spend some time listening.
Giving thanks – Find reason to give thank every single day.

 

Write a great story in 2015!  Fill your pages with these things and enjoy a wonderful new year!

 

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18