In case I don’t see you . . .

Theme: In case I don’t see you . . .

Verse: The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3)

The movie “The Truman Show” is an interesting story. Actor/Comedian Jim Carrey actually plays a fairly normal character in this one (for once). Instead, the premise of the story is whacky. For those that have not seen the movie, Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) is “living” a life in a totally controlled environment created to present a television show. All the people around Truman are actors and in on the charade that is his life.

While whacky, the movie plot gives us something to ponder. What sort of charade do we present to the outside world? Are we authentic, living life as we present to those around us, or do we have a different life behind the safety of our closed doors?

It really comes down to integrity.

Integrity in its most literal definition means wholeness, blameless or without blemish. But since no one in history since Jesus has achieved this, that is not really the standard God expects.

What He does expect is for us to give it our best shot.

When we are training for a race, typically it is won (or goal achieved) based on the work we put in when others are not watching. The miles put in on a weekend long run, the extra set of reps lifting weights, or knocking down those ten straight free throws after the rest of the team has gone off to the showers.

That same sort of discipline can be applied to other parts of our lives. A good gauge is to ask yourself if you are doing things that honor God or doing things that honor us in the world. When we move from honoring ourselves to honoring God we move toward integrity.

Unlike Truman, we don’t need hidden cameras to hold us accountable. God sees us—and more importantly, He loves us. Not for the performance we give, but for the heart that seeks Him.

So, ask yourself: Am I leading a life that honors God, or a façade that pleases others? If not, move toward honesty, toward wholeness, toward Him.

Have a GREAT week!

Adapted from Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose by Andy Dooley