Why do I Bother?
Here I am, 13 years into this and what do I have to show for it? I have seriously devoted a HUGE amount of time and effort into perfecting and innovating my skills into something far more than where I have ever expected to go. Why do I bother? Well… I bother because I have been called to do this. I am a God fearing Christian and I have been given a gift. It’s not to pinstripe or letter, but to further the kingdom through whatever God calls me to do.
Right now I am called to live out Colossians 3:23-24 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
This is why I work with my whole heart. With integrity and with purpose. For this reason, I have far exceeded any goal I have ever set for myself. I want to be a “Christ-like” example for those around me.
Have I always met that goal?
No, most certainly not. I have failed more times than I can count but I hope that people see how God repairs me each time, and how I persevere.
This past August I attended a pinstriper gathering at Hot Rod Rock n’ Rumble in Colorado Springs to help raise money for Shield 616, a ministry geared towards the protection of our first responders. I love hot rods, I love to help others, and I love to paint. A perfect combination to attend and further the kingdom.
Little did I know, the event would also have an award. I didn’t expect to win anything, so it was a huge surprise when I was given the “Best Pinstriper” award. I will tell you that it is a HUGE honor to have been given this award and I will certainly cherish it. It is an award that symbolizes Christ’s work through me, not for my glory but for God’s. I thank Him every day for letting me do this for Him and I pray that every time I fail, He will always pick me back up.
If you have made it this far, I thank you. I pray that God works through this to push you to do everything for His greater purpose.
God Bless,
-Matt
