"If any of you want to come with me," he told them, "you must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me. For if you want to save your own life, you will lose it; but if you lose your life for me and for the gospel, you will save it." ~Mark 8:34-35
What a beautiful reminder to start off the day. Recommitting to prayer, these are the words I encountered this morning. I trusted that the Lord would reveal what message he wanted me to know, and did not pick out a verse to read but allowed the Lord to do that. As I recommit myself, what a great way to start out this journey.
Something that has been on my heart today is fearing the Lord. It is a gift of the holy spirit, one that was sealed within me as I received my confirmation. But how much does my soul truly fear the Lord? Not enough...not nearly enough.
There is a constant battle for my soul, between God and Satan. It is real- and every moment both want my soul, my spirit.
I wore my mission trip shirt today that says "Transform your heart." As I was pouring my cherry coke, a girl came up to me and asked if I knew of any bible studies on campus. What a simple and beautiful encounter. I am so proud of the courage that young woman had to approach a stranger. But what a symbol of how big the body of Christ truly is.
Its been a full day. But a great day. Each day is a new gift, a new opportunity. If you dont take the time to see the face of Jesus through the day, its a day wasted.
I will not waste any more of my days, life is too short here on earth to go a single day without acknowledging my creator.
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