“In the beginning, God created the heavens and
the earth.”
(Genesis 1:1 NLT)
As you read the opening
lines of the Book of Genesis, you read the beginning of your story. Your story
is as unique as the fingerprints on every human hand. These stories are made up
of the people, places and moments in a person’s life that make them who and
what they are. Have you ever pondered the fact that no one will ever live the
same life that you do? I want to ask you a few questions about your story.
First, I want you to identify the single most influential person in your life.
This person has had a profound impact on the person that you are now. They
taught you what was most important and what was least important. I bet that you
think of them often if they no longer living or you make contact with them
daily if they are. Am I right? Secondly, I want you to identify who you are
impacting in that same way. Believe it or not, there is someone at this very
moment that you are leaving your legacy to the world through. As a follower of
Jesus don’t make them believe that you are without spot or blemish. As a
follower of Jesus show them the self-disciplined life of a warrior. As a
follower of Jesus, know that your story is connected to the story of God.
IronMaker’s
Daily Challenge: Take a moment today to remember the person
that impacted your life the most in following Jesus.
Prayer: Lord,
I ask you to continue to guide my story and use me to influence others to
follow you.
John
Branning
Lead Pastor,
Central United Methodist Church
Chaplain
(MAJ) 185th Theater Aviation Brigade
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