WTTTA - What God Has For Me Is For Me

Yeah, yeah, yeah....live and direct from the Cap.  So here's the deal.  I would like to take some writings to investigate a few of the traditional [Baptist] Christian sayings that have seemed to be ingrained in our society; and I've identified three reasons for why I feel this should be addressed:

1. The sayings are derived from the depressive spirit that comes from American slavery, and throughout history have been used to supply false hope of achievement while disregarding the truths in the Bible (i.e. God never puts more on you than you can bear).

2.  They twist scriptural principles to allow for false self-assurance, or plainly, as an excuse to justify a sinful lifestyle (i.e. only God can judge me; God knows my heart).

3.  They make this self-serving American culture feel good, regardless if they're in the Bible or not (i.e. favor ain't fair).

I call this the Where They Teach That At Series...


The middle class African American Christian has become a sub-culture within the black community.  And at the times when a member of this sub-culture purchases a new house, car, or any other desired material they might toss out the phrase "what God has for me is for me!" when testifying about their spanking new possession.  Made popular by the song with the same title, this "pseudo-biblical" statement is not found in Scripture at all, but it is somewhat implied.

I'll give the writers of this record the benefit of the doubt and assume that their scriptural basis of the song comes from 1 Corinthians 7:7 or Romans 12:6; both of which speak of people being given different gifts from the Heavenly Father.  However, these scriptures are speaking specifically of spiritual gifts (i.e. prophesying, serving, exhortation, self-control, etc.).  But in classic n-word fashion, many have translated these scriptures (with the help of the song) to refer to getting condos and Cadillacs.  Furthermore, with that unique gift God provided each one of us, the spiritual blessing that no one else around us has, it still isn't just for us.

 First, we know that the spiritual gifts or the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) are for everyone who is Believer in Christ filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:45-46).  But also, back at Romans 12:6 we see that we are to use the specific gifts we were given as service to others for the glorification of God.  This means that if you are a "prayer warrior" you should be lifting others in prayer constantly.  In the same manner, that Benz you bought should be used with the same willingness and dedication as a van--giving transportation to those as the Holy Spirit leads you to do so.  And while your prayer strength and your possessions are certainly blessings to and for you, they are not to be used solely for you or to bring you shine.

I don't know about that song, but it seems that the Word says that what God has for me is for other people too.

Peace