Who am I and why am I here? We long for identity and purpose, but we face the endemic condition of guilt, fear and emptiness. As a result of our broken condition, we search for answers. The problem is that we look for answers in all the wrong places.
Nancy, a Muslim working in central Asia, was terrified. The accounting mistake she had made at work was serious. She knew that she would face public humiliation in front of coworkers, and that she would have to pay a major fine. She knew that her boss had every right to fire her. But Nancy soon experienced the love and grace of Jesus.
For several years I’ve been practicing The Daily Examen as part of my daily quiet time. I recently noticed how this ancient practice is rooted in an even more ancient set of guidelines for spiritual health: Philippians 4:4-8.
I know from my own life experience that what is visible about me is often not what is most important! And while we need to stress the importance of community in serving the Lord, we know that life direction and fruitfulness are the result of what’s hidden below the surface.
Believers and unbelievers alike go through these storms. The difference is that believers have Jesus in the boat with them! In fact, how we respond to the adverse circumstances in life is a huge witness to the reality of Jesus in our lives.
