Two things in my life have been altered by a recent suggestion from Linda, a friend on Hilton Head Island. She had no idea I had a need for change and neither did I.
After doing what she suggested, I realized I have never come close to realizing how big and amazing God really is. I must have had a sense of that lack for I have often prayed about how I realize my greatest imagination could never comprehend who He is. Oh, I know Scripture and know God is omni many things but to try and get a picture of all that is difficult if not impossible this side of heaven. Following her suggestion, I now have a clearer picture of how immense God is, how incredible His creation actually is and how He is able to do much more than anything I can dream up.
Part two of my changed thinking is in the area of who I am to God. Again, I know the Scriptures and understand how special I am to Him but it is hard to really understand you are special when life is hard, confusing and disappointing. It is hard to feel you are special to anyone when you can't get the help you need, even when you plead with God for it. How can one be special to God when it seems your prayers go unanswered and life is falling apart?
Her suggestion was not an in depth theological study nor was it to read a bunch of books. It was a simple, "I think you will love this" comment. It took me a month to actually investigate what she was talking about.
Last night I watched the video she suggested. The first time I watched it, I was overwhelmed to the point my eyes teared several times. I realized there was a place deep inside me that needed to feel special and loved. That place was set aside to hold the treasure of the love God has for me
I watched it a second time with my wife and I was completely overcome by God, who He is and who I am to Him. In those minutes with the video I clearly saw how special I and every one of you are to Him while tears poured down my cheeks. Life became clearer and more wonderful. It was perhaps the best 45 minutes I have ever spent.
If you are not sure about God or know there is more you can understand about Him, watch it. If you are in the midst of trying times and the world is heavy on your life, watch it. If you have 45 minutes you can invest in learning something beyond your wildest dreams or biggest imagination, watch it. It will rock your world!
I will pass her suggestion on to you with only a few added instructions. Turn off the TV, phone, radio or anything else that might distract you. Don't grab a beverage or have anything close to you that you can fiddle with. Lock the cat, dog and kids out of the room and give yourself 45 minutes to focus and concentrate on some of the most amazing things you may have ever seen or heard. I have watched it twice but know I will need to watch it several more times in order to absorb the most I can.
It was a life changer for me and I believe, at the very least, you will be glad you spent the time.
How Great is our God by Louie Giglio