Lent 2021: A Story to Live BySample

Everyone gets to play

Reflection:

I love sport, but playing it? Well, that is another matter. At school I remember being thrilled when I saw my name go up on the board. I had finally been picked for the team, which as it turned out was the last time too, but I was just excited I got to play.

The good news is that there is a place for everyone in the kingdom. Regardless of our skill, talent, personality or, for that matter, our past, Jesus has already chosen us. We’re in! Our name is permanently on the board.

Because you and I are all individually and wonderfully made, it means we never need to compare ourselves to each other. Neither do we need to compete for Jesus’ attention. We are enough. What’s more, he is never disillusioned with us because he never had any illusions about us in the first place. It’s just a case of turning up to play.

Prayer: 

Dear Lord Jesus, I am so grateful to you that I don’t need to win your attention each day and that I already have it. Thank you for loving and accepting me as I am, flawed and broken. Help me to love and accept others, too, knowing you have no favourites, only family. Amen.

Author: Andrew Stewart-Darling

Andrew is the Senior Pastor at Stour Valley Vineyard Church.