The following is not something I spent time studying (as you may understand due to how scattered my thoughts tend to be). It is merely a product of spontaneous inspiration. It is not to correct or challenge anyone's beliefs or standards, but just a rambling of my current thought. I merely ask you to read with an open mind and remember my intentions as earlier stated.
The source of this inspiration is from two things. The first being an event that has happened that I about to confront and the other is the book Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell. All quotes in this blog come directly from a section of the book I just read except those from the Bible which are labeled as such.
Sometimes its hard to understand why I do what I do. And often it is harder to explain. So I do my best to accept any criticism and consequences that may spawn from my decisions (which will be addressed in a later blog of the same title). Rob Bell says it so well in his book Velvet Elvis, "Christian is a great noun and a poor adjective." I AM a Christian in my beliefs about the past, present, and future of everything. I understand that God (for some wild reason) created the universe and the human race (His own creation) screwed up so royally and he still held forgiveness in His proverbial God-like heart and offered a sacrifice for our salvation, his only son. So I live my life to please the Big Guy because He's the only way reason I seem to be still alive today. I do everything with the knowledge of God in me . . . But I'm getting distracted here. Back to the point.
"When you meet a plumber, do you ask her if she is a Christian plumber? . . . My understanding is that to be Christian is to do whatever it is that you do with great passion and devotion. We throw ourselves into our work because everything is sacred."
"Whatever you do whether spoken or in action, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father." Colossians 3:17
"This is why it is impossible for a Christian to have a secular job. If you follow Jesus and you are doing what you do in his name, then it is no longer secular work; it's sacred. You are there; God is there. The difference is our awareness."
In my head I directly relate this to music because right now I am so sick and tired of people questioning the intent of bands and the label "Christan band" and what defines it. Over the years I've had my views and opinions on the subject and to this day I stick to most of them but right now I just don't care anymore. "Christian is a great noun and a poor adjective" just rang true these last few minutes.
I'm sorry if what I wrote seemed scattered and confusing. It all makes sense in my head. So if you have any questions or concerns, for once, I'd be glad to talk about them. Just ask me next time you see me.
-Justin D. Covey
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