she's a one trick pony {aka - about me}

"I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

For His sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with Him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ, because God’s way of making us right with Himself depends on faith.

I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!

I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.

No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us."

-Phillipians 3:7-14

I've never really been comfortable with "about me" pages.  I mean there are a lot of things you can say about yourself on an "about me" page like what you think is great, what you think is pretty, what kind of a person you think you are, your favorite color, a list of things you've accomplished or think you've accomplished.

In trying to figure out what, if anything, I should put here about myself...what kept coming to mind was, it's all garbage compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus.

And, you know, I'm really not trying to be falsely humble and super spiritual.  I just want to not care about anything but knowing Him more.  Because I've figured out something, this world, this place we think is the real deal...it's not even the beginning.  It's like we're standing in line for the ride, and we all think *this* is the ride.  Can you imagine?

{one of my readers recently told me in an email that I'm 'ramble-y', I have no idea what she's talking about do you?}

Anyway, that passage in Philippians is what I want to define who I am.  And just like Paul,  I'm not saying it *does* define me yet.  I'm just saying it's what I want...I'm shootin' for that (as we say in Texas)...ya know?

As far as the "one trick pony" part.  That's from the song by MercyMe.  I absolutely love that song and feel like it describes me so much and I want it to describe me even more.

If you are still reading this....*LOL*...here's the song (it's soooo coool, if you have time listen to it....really...).

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!  Leave me comments, I love them and return them. :)

One Trick Pony
by mercyme

I'm a one trick pony, if you will
I got a one track mind with a heart that's real

And don't forget I've got tunnel vision
For something much bigger than superstition

Call me hard headed for the One that changed me
Say what you will, it will not phase me

No need for anything up my sleeve
There's just one thing that I'll ever need

You are my one and only
You are my one and only
Oh, I'm a one trick pony

If I hear just one more time
That I should try and be more open-minded
I think I just might scream

The world says this is all there is
Yet I believe the One who says there's life after this
Now tell me how much more open can my mind be?

You are my one and only
You are my one and only
Oh, I'm a one trick pony

Comments

[Elaine]

Oh Melissa,
I have never heard this song and I am just crying as I read these words and I am so glad that someone understands what Jesus means to me! I too am rambley, and since I don't forsee that changing anytime soon....I'll just move on.....The Lord IS so wonderful! I'm glad that you know Him and make Him known.
God bless you,
elaine

[Rose R]

Oh yes! That's an awesome song!!! You have inspired me to REDO my "About me" page!!! *Hugs*

[Jessie]

Melissa,

Thank you so much for representing Jesus well. Your blog is beautiful, informative, and fun. It appears that you are certainly doing everything to God's glory! It is appreciated!

[Kirsten Schueler]

oh i am so glad i found your blog!!!! i love the Lord so much and I am SO glad you love Him too!! Thank you for being such a WONDERFUL witness here!!!! What you wrote above reminded me of my study last night of Ecclesiastes 2.
Blessings to you!!
Kirsten Schueler

[Z.]

Melissa, we may not believe the same way but we do believe in the same God and I have to say one thing. Nothing has touched me so much in a long time like your words have done just now.
I just found your blog but I can't wait to get you know you better.
So I'm off to read your archives ;-)

Take care!