What do I want to be doing when Christ returns?
I feel a sense of urgency. At the beginning of Chapter 10, Chan talks about how the first church in Acts responded to the Pentecost with “immediate action.” They repented, were baptized, sold their possessions, and shared the gospel. After going through this book and understanding how wide and long and high and deep our God loves every single one of us, I feel compelled to share that love. I do not want to hide in a box anymore. I want to do as Chan suggests on page 164 and “…live as though each person I come into contact with is Christ.” I do not want to live with any fear, but with supreme confidence in my Lord’s greatness and power. He is bigger than any problem I will face in my life. I yearn to trust fully in His promises and let go of my hesitations so that I can live for Him and for His glory.
I want to learn to not only listen to but obey our God with my whole heart. My senses are open to seeing Him work in my life and in the lives of those around me. I want to finish the race He has set before me. I want to run it alongside Him, knowing He will uphold me with His righteous right hand.
I want to live the life He created me to live. I want to be on fire for God, living fully in His Spirit and doing the work He is calling me to do. He did not die on the cross for me to live a complacent Christian life. He wants to move me into something bigger, something greater. I must be willing to let go of everything I am holding onto right now so that I can grasp the life that He has for me. It is scary, but He promises that He will be with me.
Lord Jesus, I want to follow You with my whole heart, soul, mind, and strength. I want every fiber of my being to be consumed with You. Move me, guide me, walk with me, and teach me. Help me deal with my fear, insecurity, and lack of confidence for sharing You with those You call me to minister to. Convict me of my complacency and move me into a place of action. Speak to me and show me Your will. It is in Your holy and precious Name that I pray, Amen.
It has been a blessing and an honor to walk this Crazy Love journey with each one of you.
Jennifer
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jennifer, those are desires and prayers that God has promised to answer! your heart towards your Almighty God is so beautiful! your provoking words made me think of 1 john 3 (particularly verses18-24). thank you for sharing these things that are stirring and compelling you…praying along with you, my sister! <3
Jennifer, I love this statement in your post: He did not die on the cross for me to live a complacent Christian life. He wants to move me into something bigger, something great. Your heart shines through in your blogs to do just that!!
Complacency is way to easy to fall into! Not much gets accomplished there either! “Lord, I know that You have plans for me. Please give me strength to keep moving in the direction You have set for me to follow. I don’t want to be known as a complacent Christian, but one who walks in confidence wherever You lead. Amen.”
I am so very blessed by your heart, Jen. You are a blessing to me, this ministry, and many others! God is using you in a big way! God BLESS You dear one!