GREATNESS

A term of flexible definition to be sure. Great has different meanings and interpretations. But never is it objective.

For that would be a challenge for the details that might get strained in the process. Doesn't keep us from bantering the word around though.

We do that often as a means of bestow an endearing title on someone. And how much of it is justified is hard to say.

For it is the process of opinion. One we follow according to our desires. Not that it is based in reality.

This can be difficult to say the least. And since none of us is perfect, what constitutes greatness is never without some mar.

Of course the only being that is truly great is the Lord. We have varying degrees of achieving success, but never the level where it is eternal in a divine way.

This is the problem of pride. It can inspire us to see ourselves at something flawless and almost god like.

Then comes the difficulty of having our lives fall into a crevice when we fall. The struggle is that it brings us to a point we can never truly see clearly all that is within us.

Instead we lean on own understanding. And it is never perfect of without problems. Such is the nature of this kind of thinking.

But in God's hands and through the Lord's eyes we see the facts. No matter our accomplishments we will always be in the Lord's shadow.

It isn't a bad place to be. His light is always so bright and touching. It heals and guides. And it is a great place to walk.

If that means we see him as the greatness of all time and we are merely in his wake, then is it a bad thing? I don't think so.

However, some will always feel compelled to see themselves shine. So they will find some reason to talk only about their own flame.

This is part of the choice we make in life. And when we choose to see God's light as more important, then we shine for the right reasons.

I am grateful for such experiences and how they bless. For in the long run is it a blessing when we see with eyes focused on more than ourselves. God will bless those views when we obey him.