We Will Survive

Tuesday, June 3, 2008, a little boy arrived into this world name William Wallace Seyler, our fifth grandbaby. He weighed in at 8lbs. 3oz. and measured 20 1/2" long. Our son, Rob, named him after Sir William Wallace of Scotland. You may know him as he was portrayed in the movie "Braveheart".

Sir William Wallace was a hero of Scotland and a true patriot. His desire for peace and freedom united the clans. He gained the loyalty of the people, struck fear into his enemies and defied the cruel hand of an evil and invading King Edward 'Longshanks' Plantagenet I of England. William Wallace possessed one great strength -- the desire to be free.

This little boy born just two days ago -- will he grow up into a man like Sir William Wallace of Scotland? Maybe. What will his strengths be? Will his name inspire him to be a great leader?

What do we aspire to be?

My desire is to exemplify Christ in my life. To let others see Him in my life and want what I have -- freedom in Christ. He already paid the price. He already set the captives free. He paved the way for us to have peace. He took away all fear of death and set us free from the bondage of sin.

I've been through some hardships these last 6 months, but the Lord has fought some great battles for me. And what good would it have done if I didn't let Him lead me through it? Those around me wouldn't have seen this great victory we shared, the Lord and I. Those around me know I've given Him the glory through all this. It's given me great freedom to share my Lord with my neighbors and friends and caregivers in the medical field. On that note, it's been a great experience, a time of growing closer to my Lord, a time of sharing the life I share with Him with others.

Sir William Wallace once said, "It's all for nothing if you don't have freedom".

What does this world need? This world needs a William Wallace who had a love for Scotland who led the people to freedom from bondage.

What does this world need? This world needs all of us who love the Lord to lead the way to Christ to the millions around us who don't know the way. Let your light shine before men -- show the Light of Christ in your life, let it shine bright and sing a song of praise to God before them. Make it your life song.

Watch this video and think...

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaia32TsPq0&feature=related

What is my lifesong?