I've heard this quote several times.
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
I've also heard this one.
"Whoever claims to live in Him (Jesus) must walk as Jesus did."
Tonight, I'm making a proclamation.
Something has been stirring in my heart for several days now . . . no . . . longer than that . . .
Something big.
Dear God, I don't know exactly what this will look like, but I would like to join your God-sized movement to help the oppressed. Tonight, I would like to publicly (as public as my blog can be) commit the rest of my days on this earth to loving and serving the poor, the oppressed, the orphaned, the widow. I would like to denounce my "one foot in-and-one foot out" way of following you so far, and I would like to jump head first into this movement of radical love, a way of life that is not wasted but counts for your renown. As I type these words, I am scared. Scared that our lives won't be as comfortable. Scared that Nate will read this and be mad at me for praying something so radical. :) Scared that I am not fit for something so great. But, then I am reminded that I have not been given a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and self-control and LOVE. And Father, I pray that this "public" proclamation be stripped of all self-glorification. You and I both know that this desire to follow you is not my doing. This is the transforming power of your Spirit at work in my heart and mind and soul, and for that, I am so grateful. You could have given up on me a long time ago, but you didn't. So, neither do I want to give up on my fellow brother. Holy, eternal, all-knowing God, I. AM. YOURS. WE. ARE. YOURS. Our whole family. From this point on, consider us your hands, your feet, your mouth piece on behalf of the poor, the oppressed, the widow, and the orphan. Most Awesome God, be exalted as only you can provide the means, the Way for us ordinary folks to do extraordinary things for your Kingdom. We love you so much, Jesus. Tonight, we are all in. Amen.
Full life in Jesus. Here we come.
Will you join us?
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3 comments:
I love you friend and the example you are setting for me and my family. Wow, the words you wrote are beautiful, it is all about His glory and His will, and your submission to see where that takes you. It is scary, and uncomfortable...but with God at the wheel....hang on, things are about to change! I love you
Oh yes. Definitely yes.
You have inherited a gift that is hard to deal with in this suppressed economy. Who to help first? Who needs you most? You see a women standing on a street corner in Joplin with a sign that she has 3 kids and needs help. Will she help herself get that help? So often we get taken advantage of, but we must realize that our heart is in the right place. Yours is! Be generous with you gift, that's the hard part. Often I have heard give to it hurts. Be open to those around you who need help. Remember that money is not always what is needed. Sometimes people just need a pat on the back or a hug, To know that someone cares. This country is going through a change. We will no longer be able to throw money after every electronic gismo they come up with. Eating out will become a luxury. Having others over to eat will become the fashion. Simple things that show compassion. Use your compassion. I am glad you have that gift. Love You, Aunt Sheila
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