It's the thought that counts...

"The thoughts we entertain in our minds become the thoughts that guide our lives, for better or worse." - Chip Ingram

Chip Ingram is the author of a book i'm reading called "From Good to Great (In God's Eyes)." Going from good, or average, to great is this desperate idea I have had in my life from an early age. I wanted to be the best at gymnastics, at climbing the rope in P.E., the fastest, the prettiest, the funniest, THE BEST in any way I could be. But Jordan, you say, isn't it the point of Christianity to humble yourself, to become less so God can become greater? So, it brings a serious question to mind:

Does ambition indicate a spiritual problem? Is wanting to be great truly wrong?

I believe the answer lies in the Truth. Sure, humility is CLEAR throughout the Word, through and through. However, God called David a man after His own heart, and David was a King! I go to Zephaniah 3:17 each time I think on my self-worth, in God's eyes.

"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."

It's amazing to think that the Creator of the universe meets us each day as we wake like a dad on the sidelines for his children. Cheering us on each step of the way. "Delighting" in us, as the Bible says.

So, yes, I believe God wants our desires for greatness to align with His plan for our lives. There's nothing telling me God doesn't want all my wildest ambitions to come true, but I have to surrender to Him first.

As the saying goes,
"Give Him NOTHING short of your best, and He'll take care of the rest!"

Amen to serving a God that cheers me on each day. That's the thought that counts.

Redeemed, JAS.