Lulled part 2..

I have been listening to a book called "Radical" by David Platt. It's exposed quite a bit about this lulled topic. I have also corresponded with one of my very good friends who has also had excellent information. Let me try to sum them both up.

Radical makes great statements about how we aren't going all out for Jesus. More like, making Him "work" around our lives. Furthermore, it really highlights those that have committed to him and the results in their lives. It's very convicting. Many could consider this book as a saved by works kind of book. That we need to DO things to make God happy. But, I disagree. To me this book assumes you already understand some basic "Christianese". I think this book falls in the category - "Saved by grace alone, by Christ alone...now what" category. Just like Crazy Love is. I don't think it's fair to assume that these books are for those that are seeking how to start a relationship with Jesus...but, how to continue and abide in Him according to scripture and the Holy word.

I think this is a confusing issue to some (like my good friend for instance). And, I am not saying that I have it all figured out or understand the authors motives, etc. I am just listening to it from where I am now. Not as a seeker of salvation - but, one that wants to fully understand what a relationship means beyond salvation. If that makes any sense at all. In addition, I am trying to weigh it all against scripture and (or attempting to) discern truth.

Currently, I think the song by Matthew West sums up where I am in a very basic regard. The song is called "My Own Little World".

My Own Little World
In my own little world it hardly ever rains
I’ve never gone hungry, always felt safe
I got some money in my pocket, shoes on my feet
In my own little world
Population me

I try to stay awake during Sunday morning church
I throw a twenty in the plate, but I never give ’til it hurts
I turn off the news when I don’t like what I see
Yeah,it’s easy to do when it’s
Population: me

What if there’s a bigger picture?
What if I’m missing out?
What if there’s a greater purpose
I could be living right now
Outside my own little world oooh

Stopped at a red light, looked out my window
I saw a cardboard sign, said “Help this homeless widow”
Above that sign was the face of a human
I thought to myself, “God, what have I been doing?”
So I rolled down the window and I looked her in the eye
Oh how many times have I just passed her by?
So I gave her some money then I drove on through
And my own little world reached
Population two

What if there’s a bigger picture?
What if I’m missing out?
What if there’s a greater purpose
I could be living right now
Outside my own little world yeah, yeah
My own little world oooh

Father break my heart for what breaks Yours
Give me open hands and open doors
Put Your Light in my eyes and let me see
That my own little world is not about me

What if there’s a bigger picture?
What if I’m missing out?
What if there’s a greater purpose
That I could be living right now
I dont want to miss what matters
I wanna be reaching out
Show me the greater purpose
So i can start livin right now
Outside my own little world oooh
Outside My own little world yeah yeah
Outside My own little world oooh

Here's the video for context



To be continued...have any questions so far??