My nephew graduated last week! Man, what a big deal to think this chubby cheeked darling has grown into a capable man ready to strike out on his own. Get ready Florida State! Since the big day life has been a series of parties, celebratory meals and fun. And, my daughter will follow in his footsteps in one short year! Time is so bizarre — one minute it barely creeps by (like the diaper stage), the next it’s sporting feather-weight track shoes (like the high school years).
As I listened to the commencement speakers I thought the same: On some levels life is so feather-weight. Fun, dancing in the lunchroom, sporting events, excitement, drama. As I watched the ceremony I noticed a distinct focus on the “believe in yourself,” “take the money off the table and make the most of it” speeches. All great sentiments. All sincere wishes for a wonderful future. Yet, I can’t help but feel they are a set-up. A distraction for the easily persuaded.
Not to be the proverbial “buzz-kill” on the post grad party but, where does God fit in?
Yes, there is little that can stop us when we believe in who we are created to be. But without proper perspective of who we are in the grand scheme of things, our self-assessment becomes nothing more than an ego trip. Without adding purpose, these concepts can only lead to disillusionment. Here, I want the lead-weight of what lasts. The admonition needs to be: believe in yourself as God made you, take your money off the table and make the most of it for the Kingdom. As trite as it may sound, this tweek of perspective changes everything. Adding the lense of the eternal changes my character, my ambition, my estimate of success…truly, it has the capacity to change the world.
1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
~ Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11
Want an adventure? Add the “lense of the eternal” to your plans today. Looking at what you have to do on your schedule, how can you use your day to build God’s Kingdom?
Adventures AWAKE 
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