The Gospel According to Yeeks

From the Westminster Shorter Cathechism: Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man's chief end is to glorify God, [a] and to enjoy him for ever. [b] [a]. Ps. 86:9; Isa. 60:21; Rom. 11:36; I Cor. 6:20; 10:31; Rev. 4:11 [b]. Ps. 16:5-11; 144:15; Isa. 12:2; Luke 2:10; Phil. 4:4; Rev. 21:3-4 --- Your life is a story. Who is the protagonist of this story? Is it you? You come into this world, out of your mother's womb. You work hard in school. You live a morally upright life. Get a good job. Get a good spouse. Have kids. Bring them up the right way. Save for their college. Retire. Pass on. Or do you let God be the protagonist? When I die at my funeral, I just want people to know that I came into this world with nothing. I deserved nothing. I took away nothing. Everything was given by Him. The glory of my life belongs to Him and Him alone. Full Wesminster Shorter Cathechism available here: http://www.creeds.net/Westminster/shorter_catechism.html

Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done; Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgment seat; Only one life,’ twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God’s holy will to cleave; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears; Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score; When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with