Giving pieces of your heart. It’s something I’ve done all my life. I’ve given pieces to people to don’t deserve it. People who don’t care for it, people who have hurt me and left scars. But Jesus shows us ways to give away pieces of ourselves to find more of him.
On the race you are constantly giving pieces of yourself to people. Whether it’s a piece of your heart to that child who doesn’t get loved enough. Or a piece of your mind to someone who is coming to you for advice or guidance. Or a piece of your soul to teammate you’re being vulnerable with.
Each seem like a sacrifice but the Lord is so rewarding to those who obey. If you aren’t pouring out the Lord can’t pour in.
Loving the unloved. That’s ultimately what we are called to do, right? But sometimes it hurts. To look at a kid and know they don’t get the love and affection they need at home to feel wanted. It’s hard to leave them, not knowing when they will feel the love of Jesus again.
But that’s just a glimpse of the love the God of the universe has for US. God loves us and that orphaned kid just the same. This life is but a glimpse of eternity.
Our lives are so small. Almost insignificant when looking at the BIG picture, but God gives us purpose and significance while we are here for such a short time.
So, yes, it’s month 10 AND IM TIRED but I’m going to keep pushing in. I’m going to keep pushing in to loving others well even when it hurts. I’m going to keep depending on the Lord for more and more everyday. I’m going to keep seeking to know more of him. I’m going to keep worshiping in the wait. I’m going to remember where my eternal joy comes from. I’m going to rest in knowing you are always behind me, beside me and before me.
