When People Say...
You only live once...
or
You only get one shot at living your life...
it isn't a big deal UNLESS they mean, this is it.
It isn't. Not for me and I hope not for you. Its just something to think about. Do you know people with much less use to be alot happier? With all the gains we have made, we still don't understand how to find fulfillment.
Do you remember the parable about the man that had upheld all of God's commandments? He asked if there was anything else he could do and when Jesus said to give up all that he had and follow him... he couldn't do it? Could you? If you're a Christian like me, you should be able to say none of this matters more than God's will for me. This type of thought-process wasn't unique for the time, it still holds true (maybe now more than ever).
or
You only get one shot at living your life...
it isn't a big deal UNLESS they mean, this is it.
It isn't. Not for me and I hope not for you. Its just something to think about. Do you know people with much less use to be alot happier? With all the gains we have made, we still don't understand how to find fulfillment.
Do you remember the parable about the man that had upheld all of God's commandments? He asked if there was anything else he could do and when Jesus said to give up all that he had and follow him... he couldn't do it? Could you? If you're a Christian like me, you should be able to say none of this matters more than God's will for me. This type of thought-process wasn't unique for the time, it still holds true (maybe now more than ever).
posted by Krit @ Monday, December 05, 2005
2 Comments:
Oh, in my heart of hearts, that thought is more appealing than anything I can imagine. GIVE UP EVERYTHING and follow Christ. Give up your materialism, give up your pride, give up insecurities and doubts and just follow Him. This is what I want, what I long to do...but it hasn't worked out that way. Yes, I do believe in God and I do believe that Jesus is my salvation...but if I can just hold on to my earthly things (possesions, processes) AND follow Him, that would be perfect.
That is not what we are called to do though, so I am constantly in a flesh vs spirit battle.
I'm learning though.
Sometimes I think it would be easier to leave everything behind and follow the Lord. The idea of trying to live a life that just pleases him is very comforting- it would a huge leap of faith but that type of faith would be amazing to possess. When I think about it I get very motivated, then I get scared about details.
One day I hope to recognize that often the devil is in the details and move past my fears.
Somewhere along the line I have found myself caring about nonsense WAY TOO MUCH. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t consider it a sin to experiment with your hair or feel high when you’re shopping but too much emphasis on these types of pursuits is dangerous. I put too much emphasis on things of this nature.
BUT if you give all that you have to the Lord, the pressure is off. To live and be friends with others of the same sentiment would be very special.
We all are expected to give to give back to the Lord in different ways according to our gifts. I believe few of us are called to turn our backs on everything we know and hold dear but I do believe we are called to be willing to. He won’t ask anything of us we can’t handle, but I’d like to be able to say I would do anything for the Lord.
First things first, I have alot to learn (or unlearn). Still, I'm further than I was and I know I'm going further than I might have otherwise.
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