Writing Another Story

There’s a song by one of my favorite singers, Rich Mullins, called “Creed.” It’s a really simple song that didn’t really strike me the first few times I heard it. It’s just the basic beliefs of anyone who calls themselves a Christian. You can listen to the song here.

One day, I stopped and actually listened to the song. That’s when I noticed the chorus, and was overwhelmed by the simplicity and power of these words.

And I believe what I believe
It’s what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not
The invention of any man

Stop and ponder that for a moment! “I did not make it, no it is making me.” That is so true! At least, it should be. Christ is a powerful, life-changing Person. My belief in Him is not something that I made, but something that has made me! It has changed me and formed me. I’ve watched Him in others’ lives and I feel certain that they would say the same thing.

I did not make it, no, it is making me. There is really nothing more I can add to those words.

I haven’t had much time for blogging because I’ve been so busy living! I still don’t have anything long or dramatic to share with you, but I wanted to pass along this quote I came across last week:

“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it!”

I had to crack up when I saw this. I had just got back from church camp, and while there I got the worst sunburn I’ve ever had, with huge blisters on my shoulders that left me in pain no matter which way I moved (or didn’t move!). Yet there I stood, telling my family what a totally awesome time I’d had at camp. Ha.

I hope that all my many blog readers are having summers that are every bit as fantastic as mine (minus the sunburns!).