Zack makes every moment memorable. He is the definition of random, but this unpredictability has led to some of my favorite college memories. He has a talent for raising the spirits in any room he walks into, and yet he is simultaneously so clearly in full surrender to the Lord’s will. Zack is always learning, and in active pursuit of God, and the way he lives so clearly reflects that.
We need us. I stole that from a Ben Stuart sermon but whatever. He’s right. We need each other desperately.
We’ve got a heart condition, and rather than deal with it we wanna just slap a band aid over the side effects. We’re playing whack a mole with sin and shame and pain and doubt but at the same time trying to put on a three piece suit in hopes of convincing ourselves and everyone around us that we’re ok.
But we’re not ok. We’re a mess. We‘re brokenhearted. And I think somewhere along the line we forgot that following Jesus doesn’t mean covering that up.
Following Jesus looks like I’m not ok. I need help. I messed up. I’m struggling. I’m weak. I’m broken.
And following Jesus also looks like I’m here for you. I’ll carry your burden. You’re struggling? I’m struggling right here with you. You’re hurting? I’m hurting right here beside you. I’m fighting for you. I love you.
That’s freedom. That’s brotherhood and sisterhood in Christ. That’s what we’re here for. And it’s not easy. It means being real and honest and vulnerable and facing some struggles and some hurt. But it’s so worth it.
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