Eggs and Baskets

So many of you are probably familiar with the song "Everything" by Lifehouse. Great song. I youtubed it to see if there were any good videos for it. I saw the Everything skit video which was super powerful. I loved it and recommend it to anyone. I also watched one that was just the lyrics and the song. After about half way through the song I started scrolling through the comments and was surprised at how many of them were saying things like: "this is my song with my boyfriend." or "i wish my boyfriend would sing this to me." or "my girlfriend really is everything, this song will destroy me if we ever break up." Now, I can see why people would think that, or be drawn to this but think about what you would be saying.

I'll be the first to admit that I want the perfect romance with whoever God has planned for me to be with. (assuming that that is part of His plan). I'll also admit that it is very easy to put too many eggs in that relationship basket. It's tangible, it's affirming, and it's is amazing. However, what I've really been thinking about lately is how my eggs aren't really my eggs. When I committed my life to God and His Son I also gave Him control of my eggs and my baskets. The way I'm thinking about this is just that it comes down to surrendering and being truly humble before God. Having faith that He has a perfect plan for each and everyone of our lives and that He will put our eggs wherever they need to go. I know this analogy is a little strained. Mostly I'm just trying to say that I'm learning more and more about how important it is to surrender and to trust God in everything, and that He is the One that should be Everything in our lives. Not a boyfriend/girlfriend. Not success. Not grades. Not money. Not even a combination of those things. I believe that it IS ok to put all your eggs in one basket if that basket is God's. He will provide for your life in the perfect way at the perfect time as only He can.

It's also really easy for me to praise God when I feel like I'm in a good place, like right now. I just need to make sure that I'm applying this all the time - including the times when I don't feel like I'm where I want to be, or things aren't so great. God's love never fails and I need to make sure that that is always the major focus in my life.

Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family!

Peace and Blessings,

Adam