Change.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Change. I know that this is a political season, with folks trying to get elected to everything from the US Senate to city dog catcher (ok, well, maybe not really in Cabot…). And I know that in a political election climate like this, you’re very used to hearing the word “change” used a ton. Seems like everyone promises it. And more times than not, a few months after an election we all find out that most of the “change” we were promised either isn’t going to happen, or when it happens we realize it wasn’t such a great idea after all. But this morning I’m not talking about that kind of change. I’m talking about what’s left.
You know the story: you go to the counter, lay down the money for your purchase, and the cashier gives you back your change. I have a little jar on my dresser that all my change goes into, and over time I collect a nice little amount of moola. We use quarters, dimes, even nickels. But there’s a debate going about the penny. Did you know it costs our government more to make the penny than the penny is even worth? Imagine that…the government doing something that doesn’t make much sense. But that’s a soapbox for another time. Back to change…
What’s left? That’s your change. It’s what’s left when you’ve spent a larger sum. And as I ponder this thought, I wonder how many times I’m giving my God my change, instead of my first. Instead of giving Him the “first fruits” of my time, does He just get what’s left over? Instead of giving Him the “first fruits” of my money, does He just get what’s left? Instead of giving Him the “first fruits” of my talent and abilities, does He just get the remainder after everyone else has taken their share?
Very few of us would feed leftovers to a visiting dignitary at our home, right? If the President of the United States, regardless of how you feel about him, were coming to our house, we’d probably not feed him what was left of yesterday’s lunch. And yet here we are – giving God our life’s leftovers, as if He doesn’t mind. It’s almost as if our relationship with God is so often times an afterthought instead of the foundation of our lives.
I’m tired of God getting my change. I want Him to get what’s first, every time. I want Him to have the best of my life. He doesn’t deserve my change – my leftovers. He’s God – He’s not just my Savior, He’s my Lord. And as the One who holds the title deed to my life, He should be #1 on all levels.
So, why not join me today in this journey to giving God our very best? He’s gotten the first of my time thus far; now let’s see what else I can give Him as the day progresses. I’m not giving Him my change today – He’s getting all of me! And at the end of the day, that’s a decision that I’ll never regret.

That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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