I love running into those nonbelievers who think and claim that it’s easy to have faith. As if it is an easy way out and all of a sudden being saved means that our problems become obsolete. How nice this would be! But how very far from the truth this actually is. The reality is it is easy to take the road less traveled and seek ourselves first. We live in a fallen world where our fleshly bodies naturally want to walk in the dark and give into temptation. Often claiming that it is ok and not a sin at all simply because it has become the normal as per society’s opinion.
The Bible on the contrary instructs us to put on our armor; it takes a warrior to fight the good fight. How funny it is for me to look back now and see how little I actually knew about the walk of faith. But I gave my life over to a God who can move mountains. And let me tell you it takes great strength to do the right thing when the wrong action would take little to no effort. It is so simple to be selfish and unforgiving in a world where everyone is out for themselves and often very careless in the process. It is human nature to seek comfort, stability, and the luxuries offered in mainstream social media.
This life is not for me and it never was, I just never understood why. I am not special in anyway, I am just your average young and able woman who is willing to say yes when called to do things that don’t always seem practical. Seeking God’s will for me with all my heart has led me to be fulfilled in ways I didn’t think were possible. Yes I get criticized and questioned occasionally. But you know what… I thrive on it.
Because God has bigger plans for me then I ever had for myself. I have been given the ability to minister to people and serve the least of these. Not a day goes by that I don’t look around and ask “Why me, how could I be so blessed?” I have never been so happy and complete and there is no secret to it other then love.
So in this New Year and with six months away from launch I want to choose not just any love but a bold and radical love. I want to give everything I have to everyone I can. I want to love people unconditionally without judgment as our Father loves us so that they can see a glimpse of the light that eternity holds for them. As I look back I am so thankful for all the lessons that lined up to prepare me for this. I won’t be looking back, however, as I put on my backpack and leave behind all I know for the unknown. My heart is being filled with insurmountable passion and I have put on my shield of strength as instructed. It is time to talk less and show the world my obedience with the grace of my actions for the glory of Him.
