Making Our Lives Count

As I was reading and thinking about Hebrews 12v1-3 where it talks about how our actions count it made think about how we need to be more aware of how our actions can portray certain things about our faith. 

I also think of how at times we make too many excuses to not serve God or show that we are Christians and this shouldn't be something that we are ashamed off. This passage is telling us to ignore all the doubts and laziness that is in us that won't serve God, so that we can be the salt that flavors the earth and also so we can be the light in the darkness. I can remember reading about a man who went to Jesus asking him how he could become a follower of Christ and have eternal life. The man was shocked at the answer Jesus gave to him as Jesus told him to sell all that he had and give it to the poor. The man didn't like this response. Sometimes we need to remember this, as we can get too wrapped up in the worldly things that we don't give enough back to God. Let us live sacrificially for Christ, just like the disciples did. Let's be ready and seeking him for this.

In this we also see how we have a race marked out for us. This is basically the plans that God has for our lives. It makes me think of Jeremiah 29v11 as well. Once we begin to live sacrificially for Christ we can run the race that God planned for us! And for us to finish Gods work we have to keep looking to him as he is the one leading the way for us!

The last bit really makes me think as it reminds us how much Jesus gave up for us. He went the full way and gave everything including his life. When I think about this Jesus didn't have to die on the cross as we all deserve the ultimate punishment of death. If Jesus could give up everything for us, I think we too should give up everything for him. We have to give up our lives and accept that we aren't in control and that we have to honor him.

I encourage you in 2013 to listen to the whispers that God places upon your heart and that you will respond to God through this. I encourage you to live each day for God in the simple things as even these are able to change the world! 

Be the change you want to see in this world in 2013 :) 

Girlies I'm here for you any time. And if you have anything you want prayed about give me a wee text or email, as I'm praying for each of you's and I want pray for things where you are struggling or whatever it may be.

Hebrews 12v1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.