Already, Jesus is pulling my heart strings. I am reading about how we become apathetic to our relationship with God and (our desire to pursue following Jesus- the author is Jewish, but I am making a generalization for Christians). If we are in good health, making money, have relationships- then we are not struggling in the world's eyes. But we are not of this world, so let's try to look up more. A lot more. (1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 10:3).
The author discusses his life going well, so that he didn't need God. How is it that we can believe that we do not need a Savior? Maybe because our lives are so comfortable. They are so comfortable, that we are separated from all the God blesses us with daily.
I don't want it to take an earthquake in Haiti, or the death of parents, a break-up or cancer. I want it be more than a tragic call on God. I want to call on Him when I don't feel Him the most.
I am angry at the lack of passion we have for our Father. We barely even mention His name (even amoungst our Christian friends). We would rather ponder and talk about our relationships, jobs, stress, etc. The ironic thing about that is- we have a God who wants us to talk to Him about those things, so that we may grow to know His ways...so that we may help others.
All we can do is pray, that we are transformed. I want to be transformed. I want our faith to be radical. I want to see what Christ will do through and in us. May we begin to include Him in our daily conversation. For real.
I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.
Romans 8:31-39
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4
