Overview
We are living in a time that tends to promote self-reliance and self-worship above all else.
We’re taught that our happiness matters most of all and our success determines our value. This selfish agenda is pervasive, sneaky, and, at times, aggressive. It’s a story that puts you and me, and what we want, at the center by leading us to believe that we can manifest our own destiny and control the future. The bottom line is…it’s all about us.
This is not a new storyline. In fact, you could even say it’s the oldest one in the book. This lie fueled the fracture between God and man in the Garden of Eden, and it’s fueling all of humanity’s sin to this day. To be clear — this is the Enemy’s plan, and it’s in direct opposition to the kingship of Jesus and the rest He promises.
Whether we acknowledge it or not, there is a greater and truer story unfolding all around us. This is the story of God’s kingdom. In this kingdom, Jesus reigns as king on an eternal throne. He rules with grace, power, wisdom, and kindness. He is our Maker and He has our best in mind. He’s the kind of king that gives His life for His people. He is unlike any other king. The story has always been and will always be about Him.
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
Colossians 1:16-17
So how do we resist the cultural current, clear the surface, and get connected to what really matters? How do we fold our short time on earth into the eternal story of God? How do we find peace and a sense of being in a world that runs on striving and doing?
It starts with pursuit. Every relationship is built on this. We chase after what we want, and it’s the same when it comes to our relationship with Jesus. James 4:7-8 says, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God, and he will come near to you.”
To align with God’s heart, we resist the enemy and come near to Him through humble prayer and repentance. We submit to the authority of His word. We are then transformed by His patient love and gentle presence. This pursuit adjusts our perspective and aims us back toward what matters most. Jesus also knows that life with Him at the center leads to the kind of joy, peace, and rest that life apart from Him can never provide. We get purpose and peace when we get Jesus!
So, let’s take a step toward Jesus today. And then let’s do it again tomorrow. One day at a time. We have this promise in His word that He will meet us there and we will be changed and fulfilled.
Lyrics
We're clearing off the surface
You're coming into focus
We're going back to the basics, the glory of Your face is
The reason why we do this
The winds of worship blowing
The doors of heaven open
Jesus You're at the center, Lord help us to remember
The reason why we do this
It's all about You, it's all about You
Always has been, always will be
All about You
All about You
Our priorities are changing
We remember why You made us
We're all sons and daughters, dancing with our Father
It's not that complicated
It's all about You, it's all about You
Always has been, always will be
All about You
All about You
Yes, it's all about You, Jesus, it's all about You
Always has been, always will be
All about You
All about You
Every story of impossible miracles
It's all about You
Every story of a prodigal coming home
It's all about You
Every story of revival, I know
It's all about You
Your kingdom's all about lives changed, empty graves
It's all about You
Every story of impossible miracles
It's all about You
Every story of a prodigal coming home
It's all about You
Every story of revival, I know
It's all about You
Your kingdom's all about lives changed, empty graves
It's all about You
It's all about You, it's all about You
Always has been, always will be
All about You
All about You
Always has been, always will be
All about You
All about You
Always has been, always will be
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All about You
Help us Lord
Help us Lord
Yes, it's all about You, yes, it's all about You
Always has been, always will be
All about You
All about You
Yes, it's all about You, Jesus, it's all about You
Always has been, always will be
All about You
All about You