economics 101 (micro? macro? both?)

after a long morning hearing others discuss the importance of embracing our mission to live out Kingdom life right here and right now, I'm reminded of my dear friend Jon Foreman. right. maybe not dear friend, but I like his music.

The Economy of Mercy by Switchfoot

There’s just two ways to lose yourself in this life
And neither way is safe
In my dreams I see visions of the future
But today we have today
And where will I find You?

In the economy of mercy
I am poor and begging man
In the currency of grace
Is where my songs begins
In the colors of Your goodness
In the scars that mark Your skin
In the currency of grace
Is where my song begins

These carbon shells
These fragile dusty frames
House canvases of souls
We are bruised and broken masterpieces
But we did not paint ourselves
And where will I find You?

Where was I when the world was made?
Where was I?

I’m lost without You here
Yes, I’m lost without You near me
I’m lost without You here
You knew my name when the world was made

Who will I impact with my understanding of mercy and grace as it is lived out through me to the unlovable that I have been entrusted with? It hurts to think that my apathy fuels their misconceptions of Jesus. I am challenged more today than yesterday to live a life of praise that is evidenced by the futhering of the Kingdom. We are bruised and broken masterpieces but we did not paint ourselves. Recognizing this in our lives is one thing, but in others is another. How long does it take for it to become a habit?

Valuing others' lives with the same intensity and validity that Jesus does is a challenge to say the least, but necessary in the Kingdom, in the economy of mercy.

He said love endures all things, and it hurts to think He's right.
If I mark the span of failure, is His burden just as light?
I am Spartan; close my heart so tight.
Jesus, save me, from myself tonight. --Reese Roper