A Thought for Every Day … | You, Me and a Lifetime

I am reading the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. In it, Chan includes this quote from Annie Dillard: “How we Live our days is … how we live our lives.” Since I read that quote, it has come to my mind almost every day. Each time, I have asked myself, “Does this moment reflect how I want to live my life?” Surprisingly, I am often at peace with the answer.

The thrust of Chan’s book, however, defines a much greater demand. He describes what God actually expects of us, and how we might meet those expectations. In regard to that challenge, I fall far short of the mark. I am not living in poverty, I am not serving the poor and foremost, I do not adequately hold forth the lifesaving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since reading Chan’s book, I have struggled with my performance as a Christian believer. This book is truly compelling. It has moved me, and I am certain that most readers will moved in a positive direction. Crazy Love is recommended, but only if you are ready to feel a little less good about how you “live your days.”