One of the reasons I believe is because of the people who have been put in my life pointing me to a faith in Jesus. My mom prayed for years that I would have Christian friends and influencers in my life. Those prayers have been gloriously answered over and over.
Today I’m excited to share a narrative from an influencer and friend. His name is Jason Lippert and he is the third-generation CEO at Lippert. Lippert employs 9,000+ team members worldwide and generates over $2.5 billion in annual revenue.
While those numbers might be interesting to some, the best part is the company executing on the vision that business can be a “Force for Good”. Lippert employees come together to volunteer over 100,000 hours of community service each year and the organization influences other organizations to take a similar approach. There’s a “love God, love people” theme in all of this and in the company’s “everyone matters” mindset; leading by example, transforming lives while offering meaningful employment.
Here are some verses from Psalm 25 and what Jason shared when asked the question: Why do you believe?
At some point, I believe everyone hears God’s call to His purpose and the purpose he has for our lives. Unfortunately, until we create a space to hear Him and ask for Him, most people don’t ever hear the call over the noise in their lives.
There is so much noise these days.
For me, I knew God, trusted that he was the creator, but I put him on the shelf and never knew how, or maybe just didn’t work intently enough to develop a meaningful relationship. I know now that until you build the relationship with him, you will never take steps toward the greatness he has in store for us.
5 Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
I believe because at my worst, when all the personal things in my life were a disaster, I cried out for him regularly. I promised that if he’d carry me through the devastation and issues I had created myself that I would lean into whatever it was he wanted me to do.
7 Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O Lord.
Well he carried me through and then some, all because I’m leaning in to Christ on a daily basis. He’s blessed so many others through me and all I ask is to place people in front of me at his will and I will help and serve.
10 The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness
all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.
I believe because I cannot deny that I feel and see God fulfilling his propose in my life because I am spending time in prayer and time diving into the word and his truth daily.
12 Who are those who fear the Lord?
He will show them the path they should choose.
I feel his nudging regularly but only when I’m in the word or worship. I’ve seen the miracles he’s worked in others lives and the transformation of people that come to know him and those who spend intentional time with him.
14 The Lord is a friend to those who fear him.
He teaches them his covenant.
When there is true intention to be with him and grow, he will always respond!!!
21 May integrity and honesty protect me,
for I put my hope in you.
Today’s reading: Psalm 25