The Edge.

That’s where I’ve found myself lately. The edge.

I think there’s a breaking point in everyone’s lives where we decide we need to rely solely on God.

I struggle with wanting things that I can’t have.

I want that new smartphone.

I want that awesome computer.

I want all that cool Ikea furniture. (Yes.)

The funny thing is, it just “started” with items. Then it become more personal. And more relational.

Being the creative person I am, I naturally strive to be better and best.

I want them to be more like me.

I want The Church to cater to me.

I want this service to run exactly as  I planned.

I want everything to work the way I want it to.

I remember sitting at my desk working on a motion background (which involved a picture of Jesus, go figure) and I was getting somewhat angry. Why? First of all, my video card sucks. (Not complaining, stating a fact.) When you’re a graphic/motion designer like I am, that tends to be an issue. When I render loops, my computer has shut down many times just because it can’t handle it anymore. So naturally I was in a bad mood.

Then I got angry.

“UGH! I just wish people would actually buy my content so I could maybe afford a new video card, and more RAM, and a better processor! Heck, why can’t I just go out and buy a MacBook Pro? That would solve a lot, but no, I’m broke.”

Yikes.

Then I heard God.

It’s always amazing when you have one of those moments where you’re paying no attention to God, and yet He speaks to you in such a clear way that you actually understand.

“Jordan …”

FYI – you always know God is speaking to you when He calls you by name…

” …since when has this been about you?“

I have to admit, I wasn’t exactly overjoyed with God in that moment.

But sometimes He has to break us.

Sometimes he has to take us to the edge, where we are completely relying on His power and strength, and He says, “It’s just you and me now.”

Those words keep resonating throughout my mind. “It’s just you and me now.”

The edge is scary. The edge is not something the world praises. But the edge is the safest place we’ll ever be.