Power of Same

In a world where new is almost always viewed as better, I was reminded yesterday that there is power in “same” In fact 9 times out of 10, without be aware of it, we actually prefer “same” more than we prefer “new”.

SAME IS CELEBRATED.

We honour couples who have stayed together for 50 years much more than couples who were married 5 times for 10 years each.

SAME BUILDS TRADITION.

All Christmas we participated in traditions that have been the same for 30 years. We watched claymation Rudolph, decorated with Grandma’s ceramic mini tree & sang song’s and lit candles as was done in the 18^th century.

SAME GIVES US CONFIDENCE.

We buy the same brands of toothpaste, bread, underwear and cars. We like getting our coffee from the same barista and we sit in the same seat each week at church.

That which is familiar to us gives us a greater confidence that it will make us happy again.

We cheer for the same sports team regardless of who plays for them and how good they are. Just ask anyone from Cleveland. We listen to certain musicians because we like them, not necessarily because they are still making good music. There are too many current Bruce Springsteen fans. TV shows might go a whole season without producing a really goo episode, but we watch because that’s one of our shows. CSI has built a multi-multi series dynasty on this premise.

In fact one of the greatest claims that we can make about Jesus Christ is that he is the same, yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews13:8)

Let’s make 2015 a year where we dedicate longevity to our jobs, our marriages, our communities and our churches. Stop looking for what something new might offer, and start realizing what same has already given you.