only partially omniscient

I read a quote recently that struck me… it’s been rolling around in my head ever since. Isn’t interesting that when something hits you like that, a concept, a thought, a verse, it begins to be a filter for everything you hear or think about. Maybe that’s just me, but I have a sneaking suspicion that happens to you too. That is what this quote did to me.

“Our insecurities are so generic.”

We all have struggles. We all have things that we deal with, things that we struggle though, and can feel we are coming up on the side of needing more, needing to be more. Realizing that we are (as my pastor in Tulsa used to say) ‘Only Partially Omniscient,’ and coming to grips with our own humanity is a humbling experience. It’s the idea that Watermark refers to as being “Driven to Humility.” Basically, if we’re seeking God’s change in our lives, we need to be prepared to press in when we weather the tough times. Going through changes that iron out the wrinkles in our relationship with Him, that apply pressure to our imperfections can be painful.

Painful to our pride.

Painful to our desires that are about self.

This is the most beautiful kind of pain.

My brother in law and I recently worked on a song together and the bridge were words that reflect this change to me… “You love me just as I come, you love me just as I am, but you love me just too much to let me stay this way – You want me closer.” He wants us close so badly. And this is one of the purposes for Grace.

My prayer lately is that God would reveal the silly insecurities that cause me to spend too much time worrying about Me. He wants us to be introspective, but not self-centered. I’m willing to let Him put those areas under the microscope. This is both a dangerous, and beautiful feeling...

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9