I feel so foolish the way I’ve been living my life.  At the same time, I feel so relieved (because I don’t have to live foolishly).  Listening to the song “Thank you for Giving to the Lord” (the Jon Yee version!) reminded me of what’s really important.

Theologically I know this.  Yet, in my reality, I often forget this and find myself pursuing the menial things in life instead; which is ironic because its often the pursuit of menial things (image, popularity, wealth, possessions) in life that bring us the most stress and anxiety, while the pursuit of what’s truly important is relatively easy and stress-free.

The reason: making a difference in someone else’s life (what’s really important) by simply loving them is often times impossible to measure.  The impact we make is really not up to us.  It’s up to God.  All we can do is trust Him and trust the work of Jesus carried out by the Spirit.

Paul says in 1 Corinthians, “So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.”

God determines the outcome.  God causes the growth.  God is the one in control.

I don’t have to worry or stress about anything.

So if pursuing what’s really important is stress-free yet impacts eternity, why do I often choose to pursue the menial things in life that bring me stress and worries instead?

I’m a fool.