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I used to think it was all about me. Maybe it came from being a first born who knows. But for years I secretly felt that the world revolved around me and my needs. Eventually, life did what life tends to do and let me know that in no uncertain terms…it was not about me.You know the drill, one thing after 500 go terribly wrong and you’re left feeling that you can’t catch a break from the “world” or anybody else. Your left with this assumption…I don’t matter.
And as I tend to do, I took it to the extreme, coming to the conclusion that I was insignificant. Barely average. Nothing at all special. Why would my life be important in the grand scheme of things.
But without me even realizing exactly when the shift occurred, I’m understanding these days that I was right…about both extremes ~
Don Miller says, “I’m just a tree in a story about a forest”. In other words my life isn’t the focus. There’s something much bigger going on. But here’s the rest of that story…I’m totally free to take my eyes off of me and look at the bigger picture because no matter how insignificant this “tree” is, the God who made the universe cares about me, He knows me by name…
I was driving the other day and this song came on the radio. I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it three dozen times but this time it pierced my heart. I almost had to pull over I was so utterly moved to my essence. If you have 5 minutes hit play.
Love to you today my Friends as we live our legacy one day at a time…
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Beautiful.
One of my very favorite songs! It really is a moving thought.
Thank you what an uplifting praising reminder this morning…think I will give it 5 more minutes…
Love it!
Well, gave it 5 more and noticed there was a video that was cool as I just listened first time…that extra look can show you new things…thanks again!
Thank you for the reminder. I love the songs from casting crowns, they have so deepgoing words. I have a word on my blackboard in the kitchen : It is not about me, it is all about God. I really need this reminder to see the big picture!
Thanks for all your sharing. You are very encouraging to me!
Love from switzerland- Martina
YEAH! That’s what I’m talkin about!
It’s all about the King of kings & the Lord of lords + JESUS ~
“When my wife died, it was as if a great tree had fallen in the forest
and left a lonesome place against the sky.” Anonymous
There will be at least one someone ~
Great write … TY
Casting Crowns are one of my favorite Christian music bands, alot of their songs are heart piercing… Thanks for sharing one of their most touching heartfelt songs.
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I have always LOVED this song…thanks for sharing.
suzanne
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I love that song!
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This is such a powerful song. Thanks so much for sharing it….and your thoughts. You always state it so eloquently. Blessings, SusanD
Hi Robin. Your honesty is so refreshing. I look back now and remember how anything and everything revolved around me (in my mind) when I was younger. I was never mean or a spoiled brat. Spoiled in a middle class family sorta way but non-the-less good or bad it was probably about me in my mind. Just like a infant doesn’t know any better, it took me growing up and growing in the Lord to learn to forget myself a little.
Uh-Oh, I just did it again and made your post about me. LOL. I was only trying to show you how I understand. OOPS.
For some reason we can’t get the volume to work on this computer and mine is on the fritz so unfortunately I can’t listen to the song but I’m sure it’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us today.
God Bless and have a wonderful evening….Tracy
Robin…I have been going through the “I don’t matter” phase for a little while now. I am trying to work my way out of it but wow…it’s hard to change that mindset. I appreciate so much that you have been there and you understand and you can say there is a way out.
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My forest wouldn’t be complete if your tree wasn’t in it.
Never heard that song before… loved it. Thanks, girl.
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you talked about your “essence” again. Bliss.