So recently I have been getting a little restless, I guess you could say, I am ready to do something. I want to start changing lives, I want to speak the truth. I want to show people God's love for them. I know my time to do something is coming soon though, and it's getting me excited. I can't wait to know what God has planned for me, I can't wait to see the opportunities that are going to present themselves to me.
Something else that has been on my heart recently is the complacent state that this world is in.
I don't think that Christians realize (Or perhaps they do, but do not care) that when walking out your life in Christ, there is no end, what I mean by that is, there is no point by which you can quit moving forward. Not until death. You cannot get to a place in your life and decide that you are good enough where you are at. That is the definition of complacency. As Christians we are to work hard each and every day to work through our flaws, footholds, and sins, anything that is not of God must go! Yes, of course, it will take time but the exciting part is that as you loose these things, you become closer to God, you lose sight of the world and your gaze turns to Him.
I won't pretend that it's easy, but anyone knows, things that are fought for are far more precious to you. People these days refuse to challenge themselves, they don't want to work for anything anymore, we have become such a lazy society. If we could keep sight of our goals, refuse to give up, and go on, then things would be much different. (Proverbs 10:4, Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 13:4, The sluggard craves and nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. James 5:11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.)
I just hate seeing people stuck in the same spot that they have been in for years. Of course Christianity is going to be boring if you don't keep moving! We must destroy the chain of mediocre Christianity, do not allow it in your life.
-Alyssia
I definitely agree, but it's not just that. I would have added that Christians need to start changing the world and being an example, even it means poverty, loneliness and suffering. Christ's kingdom advances most when His people suffer for their faith. History has shown that. Good post.
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