Why are we taking this “Search for Significance” journey as a body in our current series?  That’s a great question!  As I was reading the other morning (mainly for myself), I wrote an answer to that question in the beginning of my Search for Significance book.  Here’s a synopsis of what I wrote:

                 “Since we as a body take our mission seriously ‘to multiply Christ-followers who love God, love others and serve both,’ then we need to help each person become a multiplying Christ-follower.  But what can pull a Christ-follower (a disciple) off base in our journey to love God, love others and serve both?  I can’t love God if I’m trying to perform for Him, somehow win His approval, still live with a sense of blame hanging over my head with punishment to follow, and have shame in my life.  I can’t love others if I’m trying to please others, meet their standards, and gain their approval.  I can’t love others if I’m living unworthy of their love, hiding in the shame.  I can’t serve both if I … “

                You get the idea.  If my self-worth is based on performance and approval, then my growth as a Christ-follower will be hindered.  To be a growing, multiplying disciple who models the character of Jesus (loving God, loving others) and priorities of Jesus (serving both), I need to look at the baggage in my life—the lies I believe—and get rid of them.  If I believe the lie—I die.  I need to receive the truth—what God says about me—and LIVE!  That was a mouthful.  We need to take this journey so that as a body we can challenge each other, giving spiritual guidance along the way.  So, take the journey, with honesty (Psalm 139:23,24) to grow into a multiplying Christ-follower. 

Hang tough ‘cuz it’s a Jesus thing