It reminds me of when I was in AP English in high school, and you had to analyze passages and write about them. Except these actually have a point to them (which is nice). Yesterday's had an awesome quote:
"Are you more devoted to your idea of what Jesus wants than to Himself?"
How challenging. I guess it's the ol' faith vs. works discussion. Also, it describes Luke 18, and the story of the rich ruler, where Jesus says,
" 'One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.' But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich." Luke 18:22-23
What a perfect example of throwing away all that entangles us to run the race; for the prize that is Jesus. There are so many things that we are "rich" in, that we are still holding onto, and that hinder us from abiding in Christ. Things in our lives that we are unwilling to "sell", even if asked to. I feel that right now I'm willing to give away my worldly possessions, but I know that I have some selfish things in my heart that I am rich in- and unwilling to sell for the Lord. I need to be more focused on the spiritual aspects of my trip, rather than logistics. I'm working on it!
See ya later!
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"What a perfect example of throwing away all that entangles us to run the race; for the prize that is Jesus."
That always reminds me of the awkward backpack run and how liberating it is to just throw the backpack aside and run free.
i'm soo excited to have found your blog and i will continue to read about your trip :)
so fun!
Yesterday at church, our pastor reminded us that we have to literally love Jesus first and foremost. Kind of like like you were writing about that quote saying how we get caught up in the "idea" of Jesus, or what it means to be a Christian. He said yesterday that being a Christian is loving everything about Christ. Doing what He would be doing is definitely loving everything about Christ. I think it's wonderful how you are going to Africa to teach and love. It's being in love with Jesus that would even give you the desire to do this. I will definitely keep you in my prayers girl, and don't worry, the money is coming! :)
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