Judges 13-16; 2 Corinthians 2

We are chosen and what does that mean??

Samson was chosen.....chosen to 'confront the Philistines'
our stories are written to Glorify God...do I live like that? How could I live it 'better'?

Donald Miller...' I can choose to live a better story' up against Larry Crabb's 'the point of the journey is to want what God wants MORE than anything'
They 'fit' when I believe and follow Your Spirit...
How can I, too old to live a better story more exciting, risky story encourage others to RISK??
Really...what is riskier than believing You have a plan and dedicating our lives to pursuing You and and trusting Your revelation of that plan...I so desire young people to discover Your love...

'the Lord had left him'...due to a woman's nagging he gave up the secret to his power...the woman meant more to him or relief from he nagging meant more to him and he fought against that/ her nagging ...he surrendered to it...instead of holding fast to God's story - God's mission for him...like Moses, fighting against the stubbornness of the Israelites...

to live for You and Your Glory
to live fighting for not against
to live pursuing You
to live with Your portion as enough

whatever becomes MORE to us than You destroys us...

I can see the truth in my own life
way more vibrant these last 15years seeking You and Your will more than my happiness or even the happiness of my children
how do I finish so my kids and grands see this...

with....2 Cor. 2: 16 an aroma that brings life
vs. 17 in Christ we speak before God w/sincerity as those sent from God

chosen
sent

to finish with that seal
to live in forgiveness so to forgive
loved so as to love

Help Abba ...to encourage young people
to look at life seeking You and see that THAT is where it's at...excitement and risk and purpose w/passion......
somehow
someway
Please Papa for more to be saved and for Your Glory....