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HOW FAR CAN WE GO!!! How far can we go in our christian walk . What are we willing to loose for his name sake? He made us a promise in Jeremiah 33 v 3 Jeremiah 33v 3 : Call unto me and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Can we call unto him, and be enlighted. Is it so easy to be able to forsake all. I for one, am finding it a tremedous task to forsake my old self to be able to transform into the new creature that pleases God. Are we ready to abandon every aspect of our lives that stand in the way to put God first? I know for a fact that we all have something that we all still hold dear, yes we all love God, yet we have our family, our jobs, our possessions, friends and the list goes on. Though all these things might be second place in our lives they still a part of our lives we hold dear. Can these elements in our lives, though a source of happiness and a blessing from God become a hinderance to our spiritual growth? Are we able to forsake all, when called for. Can we be moved by the spirit of God to relocate in a third world country for his name sake catering for people who are clearly in need or this might be were we draw the line. Can we open our house to strangers and live with them and for them for his name sake. Can we risk loosing that partner to reach our spiritual growth when they limit us. How far are we compromising and how far can we go in our spiritual walk. Are we stuck in our comfort zone, Do we really want to change our circumstances, do we have what it takes? Are we bothered? Are we happy being christians who do the normal christian walk, have we reached our potential? These questions for all of us to ponder on. I am far from being that christian who has managed to forsake all. Jeremiah 32 v 41 Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul. We have God's backing that he will establish us, heart and soul, are we letting him down. It is one thing to profess God love, so different acting on it. Love is a doing word, and until it is transformed into action, it is still not love. In conclusion I see loving God as a sweet and sour mix. Knowing him is the best thing ever, feeling his spirit burning in my heart is priceless, yet under the same breath I am in constant fight with my flesh and its desire, it's only natural. Yet Psalms 139 verse 15 - 17 sums it up for me. God knew me and you before we were born, he understand our weakness, our potential, is it not time we forsake all and let him truly take over our lives. Psalms 139 verse 15-17 15: My bones were not hidden from you when I was made in secret. When I was woven in the lowest part of the earth. 16: Your eyes saw even the embryo of me and in your book all its parts were down in writing, as regards the days they were formed and yet there was not yet one among them. 17: So to me how precious your thought are, O God how much grand sum of them amount to! |
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I was moved to do this blog, when I was shown a video of people who truly go the extra mile for God. It's a video of a church with several congregration all over the world. They showed a revival meeting or assembly that is attended by thousand of people and is held yearly in these different countries. In the western world, people drove in their cars, got in a beautiful church, and everything was all ready and made up ready for them to receive the word of God in style. Then I saw a clip about the same church in Mozambique, its a country in southern Africa, a third of the congregration had to walk three days to arrive to the church, and when they did arrive they had to build up a shelter from wood and leaves despite being tired, they still had to go and look for these materials and build up these shelters. They came in thousands, and there were like a swarm of bees busy working, to ensure the revival to the word of God went smoothly. This touched my heart, such a sacrifice. I started questioning myself, how far can I go to profess my love for God.
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"In conclusion I see loving God as a sweet and sour mix. Knowing him is the best thing ever, feeling his spirit burning in my heart is priceless, yet under the same breath I am in constant fight with my flesh and its desire, it's only natural. Yet Psalms 139 verse 15 - 17 sums it up for me. God knew me and you before we were born, he understand our weakness, our potential, is it not time we forsake all and let him truly take over our lives." Amen and amen! Awesome post my friend!  Live like there's no tomorrow Laugh when you feel like crying Love like you've never been hurt
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9/15/2010 8:34 pm |
Yes, amen, everything I have given up for a closer walk with Jesus, I count as garbage, like Paul did. There is still more to go, and I know God will keep tempering me for His service. Good post. Blessings   "Love is Patient..."
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9/16/2010 3:59 am |
"we have our family" I do hold my family dear to me. I dont think I could be like Hannah who waited so long to have a baby then she gave Samuel to God to serve in the house of the Lord.
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9/16/2010 6:07 am |
I think this post is beautiful and know that you are true in writing it - I know that in my spirit. I also know that many people profess this same belief and yet are full of rubbish, but you aren't - good on ya'! Peace!
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Quoting HelsRisenRejoice ______________________________________________________________________ What an awesome post. I think we should all examine ourselves and ask these questions. This question you asked: "Can these elements in our lives, though a source of happiness and a blessing from God become a hinderance to our spiritual growth?" I can unequivocally answer yes. We must not become distracted by things that in and of themselves are not sin, but when thoughts about job, possessions, plans, family etc. keep our minds wrapped around those things too much of the time-then yes, I think it becomes a hinderance.We must be ever watchful. Even this online time, I have to question. GBU Sister. I could not agree with you more, love is action. That is the proof. So glad you're posting! ______________________________________________________________________ Vert true, it's easy to justify our time away from God if it involves our loved ones and our jobs. We have to find a balance. Thank you for your comment sis
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Quoting two cents _____________________________________________________________________ "In conclusion I see loving God as a sweet and sour mix. Knowing him is the best thing ever, feeling his spirit burning in my heart is priceless, yet under the same breath I am in constant fight with my flesh and its desire, it's only natural. Yet Psalms 139 verse 15 - 17 sums it up for me. God knew me and you before we were born, he understand our weakness, our potential, is it not time we forsake all and let him truly take over our lives." Amen and amen! Awesome post my friend! ______________________________________________________________________ I do want to grow more and more in love with God, I never want to be separated from his love again. It will be a constant struggle I know but one I am willing to take up. Thank you my friend for your comment.
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Quoting Ladylightwalker ________________________________________________________________________ Yes, amen, everything I have given up for a closer walk with Jesus, I count as garbage, like Paul did. There is still more to go, and I know God will keep tempering me for His service. Good post. Blessings ______________________________________________________________________ You look amazing, like your picture. Yes Ladylight, I am humbled by people who are still hanging on, no matter what. I am glad you are on this journey that brings all people from all walks of life yet are humbled by his love.
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Quoting Longing4more _____________________________________________________________________ Can we open our house to strangers and live with them and for them for his name sake." I've been asked to do this very thing. At first it was a struggle to say yes, then it took effort to get to know the person, then I realized the added responsibilities of having her, for she is young, and again I said yes. And then I discovered the tremendous blessing she will bring to my life. She has filled a void, and life is richer than ever. ______________________________________________________________________ Bless you my dear, God will always be true. This is the process of giving yourself to God. First comes the struggle with our own desires, then the surrender, then the reward. When God asks us to do something, God has a plan to bless. Today I am blessed. Praise God.
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Quoting why o why _____________________________________________________________________ Ro 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. You offer yourself, then He does in you what is His Will. This will blow people's minds. There are people who are just ushers in a church somewhere that are equal in God's Eyes to some of the most important Christian leaders today. ______________________________________________________________________ I am still to find my purpose, and I am waiting for God to lead me there. Thanks for your comment. You have your purpose and I have my purpose and someone else has their purpose. The ways of God are not like the world's ways. Report this fo
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Quoting Kayswhims _______________________________________________________________________ we have our family" I do hold my family dear to me. I dont think I could be like Hannah who waited so long to have a baby then she gave Samuel to God to serve in the house of the Lord. _______________________________________________________________________ I feel the same, maybe can give up everything, will have a problem with my son. lol
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Quoting Racefan4 _______________________________________________________________________ Hi Hazel! You may get the answer to that question very soon, as we mall all be called to give our lives for our beliefs. But, I know that whatever God leads us to, He'll lead us through! Great thought-provoking post! God bless you! ______________________________________________________________________ Very true Racefan4, God will never forsake us he did promise in his word, and he will lead us through.
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Quoting Matthew31272 _____________________________________________________________________ I think this post is beautiful and know that you are true in writing it - I know that in my spirit. I also know that many people profess this same belief and yet are full of rubbish, but you aren't - good on ya'! Peace! ______________________________________________________________________ Thank you matthew, I think, as humans everything is learnt behaviour, and some think love comes naturally. Some just can't love, something there were never exposed to, and now they have to exercise it because there are christians, its such a tall order. We need God to break these barriers.
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Quoting middy13 ______________________________________________________________________ Really wonderful post!!! Thank you for being a vessel for God to guide and speak this post through. Be strong and Bold for the Lord1 Blessings to you. _____________________________________________________________________ Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed my blog. I am holding on, and am glad to have the support of many christians who love God the way I do.
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Quoting Philopatir WOW,sister and thank you so much ________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your comment, glad you enjoyed it.
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