My Life is a What If Christ Moment

Even as a young child, I have always loved stories. I remember around my 12th birthday, all I asked for was a typewriter as a gift. I would sit in my room, at my desk, which faced a window and type stories.

So transitioning to #WhatIfChrist Moments was a natural. What I love about #WhatIfChrist Moments is how they all are so beautiful and yet quite  unique.

I was on a virtual call with Mr. Chip Baker, where he was the guest speaker. His topic was “The Power of Positive Leadership.” It was a great presentation. During the presentation, he spoke of his childhood, growing up in the church. He also spoke of our need to help and support one another. He shared what it was like when he first started his podcast, “Chip Baker - The Success Chronicles.” He also noticed how people were willing to help in many ways and he wanted to do that for others. He ended his presentation with “Go Get It.”

I made up in my mind, at that moment, I was going to reach out to Chip and ask him to share his #WhatIfChrist Moment. Now, I didn’t know this guy. I was just someone who attended an event where he was giving a presentation. I tried talking myself out of it. I reminded myself that he is a best selling author and a successful podcaster. He goes around speaking at many venues and I led myself to believe he would not have time for me. 

I am not a big talker in crowds (that’s three or more for me), so I didn’t say anything during the webinar. I would not have stood out to him at all. I didn’t ask any questions, nor did I comment on anything that was asked. But when he shared his love for Jesus and encouraged us to “Go Get It,” I knew I had to at least ask.

So I did and he said yes. I felt Chip was God’s answer to a prayer. I was beginning to feel a little discouraged about not having anyone to interview. God is teaching me so much through all of this. 

Talking with Chip was such a blessing. I loved the spin he put on the #WhatIfChrist Moment. He noted by the mere fact that we were actually having the interview was a #WhatIfChrist Moment. And that was a very true statement. I had registered to attend that webinar where he was the presenter, but was tired that evening and had contemplated not participating. I did decide to go, but even joined late. Then Chip said to “Go Get It.” Now the information presented on positive leadership was very helpful and I’ve been looking for ways to implement it in my leadership style, but I was moved to “Go Get It,” by those three little words.

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Chip also explained how his entire life is a #WhatIfChrist Moment. He grew up in a single parent household, after his parents divorced when he was just five years old. #WhatIfChrist was a theme throughout his life, as he lived with a SuperHero, his mom. She showed him, through her love for Christ and her actions as she sacrificially served others, that with Christ at the center, all other things fall into place. Which explains why Matthew 6:33 is one of his favorites scriptures.

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 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ​(Matthew 6:33)

There were times when their pantry was near bare, but it did not stop his mom from collecting food for others in the neighborhood. Chip learned, not just through words, but through deeds, as he watched his mom and grandmother live with Christ at the center of their lives.

Chip's valuable lessons should be an inspiration to us all. Looking at his life as a whole and realizing that it is only through the grace of God that he is where he is in life today.

He encourages us to:

• Live unafraid
• Learn and grow
• Serve to make a difference
• Inspire all you come in contact with
• Go Get It - "try" is the secret sauce, it may not work out, but you'll never know if you don't try

Use the link below to see my full interview with Chip Baker.