Sacrificial living. Does that include giving up on our desires?
I've just been hit with the reality that ultimately we only have one life, it's happening right now. I pictured my life serving God to look a bit different at 24 years of age... Do i hold off and wait for the things i desire to happen? Or do i run into God's arms, laying everything at His feet and let Him lead me, trusting His ways as perfect?
You'd think it'd be a no brainer.. But that stepping out and letting go has been incredibly hard for me. Up until now i've taken little steps of faith and now God is asking me to leap out- to show my faith and trust.. Am i ready? Well it doesnt really matter if i think i am or not, because as i leap with the littlest thread of faith i have, i already know God's got me.
"...and whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17
I'm currently at a crossroads. All ways look bumpy, exciting and challenging. No way looks particularly appealing in the eyes of this world. But which ever way i go, i know it has to be done in Jesus' name.. And that means laying down the desires i've held on to for so long. Literally giving them up. God's got me though, and while i may be grieving these desires now, there is a bright light ahead. I'm going in Jesus name, there is no better place for me to be right now.
So my challenge to you is this: look at the things that are driving your life.. Are you driven by desires or by God? It might be subtle so ask God to reveal the things that you are holding on to. And then...lay them at the foot of the cross and get ready!! He loves you and has a plan for your life. He delights in using us, so lets go, with rejoicing and cheer!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and He will make your paths straight"- Proverbs 3:5-6
Peace out!
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If you choose to hold off on your desires and the following of your own dreams in favour of a life of servitude to an intangible force, pray every day that you can stubbornly maintain the belief that you've chosen the right path forever more, or prepare for the sorrowful lamentation of a fertile and privileged youth, pissed away chasing selfish fantasies of eternal life. God won't help you to find happiness and fulfillment, only you can do that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. Its good to hear what people think! in truth i am driven by a desire, and that is to serve God so my post maybe should be called something else. And i do think He gives us God-given desires... In this post Im reflecting on two options i have, and how to make that choice... Im not a follower of desires, im a follower of Christ and so i need to let Him be my ultimate guide. I dont think that means losing happiness or wasting my life. And i dont think choosing either path is bad, because i know God will be with me whichever road i take, so im free from worrying if ive "chosen the right path forevermore". This faith thing i have is genuine, a relationship with our God... Maybe its intangible in the sense i dont see Him, but i know Him.. We all have that opportunity.
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