Hello!

You're probably wondering why the title "Ruined by Grace." And I have to say, it's not what I originally planned on titling it. But as I spent some time with the Lord tonight and continued thinking about what I wanted this blog to be about - and really, what I want my life to be about, these thoughts came to mind...

Reading through Isaiah 6 when Isaiah sees the Lord "high and lifted up," his cry is 'Woe to me, I am ruined!" For the first time, Isaiah saw himself in light of who God is. His perfect, sinless, majestic holiness. And it messed him up. He was undone. (KJV) Faced with the reality of who God is, he realized his life stood in stark contrast. Instead of falling over dead as he probably assumed would happen, he received a calling from the Lord to go and represent the King of kings and Lord of lords to a people corrupt in their sin. It was an encounter with grace. And his life would never be the same.

And so that is what I want my life to be - ruined by the realization of God's incredible, overwhelming, undeserved grace upon my life. Scripture tells us "to whom much is given, much is required." And I have been given much. Why? I have no idea. But may I be faithful to use my life for the glory of God. May I seek Him first in everything that I do. May I be ruined by the love and mercy of a God who is under no obligation to even let me enjoy another breath and may my life be marked by it.

Ruin my life, the plans I have made
Ruin desires for my own selfish gain
Destroy the idols that have taken Your place
'Till it's You alone I live for. You alone I live for.

Amen.
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