The Way to Live: Pop Quiz

What a great weekend! The temperature has dropped. It rained. AND, after weeks of vocal rest, Jessie Prince returned to lead the class (with a fresh haircut).

Deviating from his planned outline, he hit the class with a pop quiz.

These questions were on his heart:

1. What are the dangers of success?
2. What are practical ways to build a life of significance?
3. What role does the church play in significance?

This was a group exercise, but I have never been one to speak for others. So....here are my answers :)

1. Most people mentioned that we forget God when we're doing well. We tend to believe we've succeeded all on our own - with no one's help. I agree that it's a dangerous path to forget that without God, we would not have the ability or capacity to truly succeed. My first thought around this question was different. The first thing that hit me was, "People fall into an apathetic state of mind i.e. I've reached my goal so now I can sit here and take it easy." I don't mean this in the business sense of not having a drive to succeed. I didn't even think about work or money when it came to "success". I think that if we rest in our spot (where ever or however we define success), we aren't open to doing what God is calling us to do. We are missing out on blessing others if we aren't moved to fulfill God's plan in our lives.

2. This was the highlight of the class for my group! I got to tell my Chuck Norris story. Carlos Ray Norris, 6 time Karate champ, film icon, and Walker, Texas Ranger - a real man's man. I had seen a documentary on him years ago. The one thing that I remember was a very short clip of his mom: she would pray over him every night - that the world would see God's Glory and Might in all that he did; in all of his accomplishments that he would never forget the One that deserved thanks and praise. That has stuck with me for years and it is how I pray over my children. I think that a practical way to build significance it to pray.  Pray for others.

3. I could write a book on this last one...but I'll just give a few examples. When Nelly was in the hospital for a week, it was our church family that stepped up. My kids quote scripture and tell each other bible stories. My best friends are all from GOC. I've been allowed to write this awesome blog for our class. In short, the church's level of significance is seen in assistance/teachings/relationships/community/volunteering.

Thanks to JP for the chance to look inwards. Thanks to Julian for the lesson plan that we didn't use.

See you all this weekend!