They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the deadJesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath. (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10)
At the end of my life, I hope people are able to say this about me. I want to be concerned about the important things. This world will fade, and I dont want my talents to pass along with it. I want my life to count. Perhaps that is another reason why God has lead me to this trip.
For the longest time, I wondered what my gifts were. Reading parables about using our talents kinda freaked me out because I found myself always asking God, Uhhh who am I, what am I good for, and what do You want me to do? But you know what I was really saying?
Master, […] I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours. (Matthew 25:25)
What good is my life if I dont invest it into God’s Kingdom? What good is my gift of encouragement if I dont make time to build up the ones who are hurt and burdened? What good is it to be an intercessor if I dont bring others before the throne of God because I dont feel like it? What good is it to have discernment if you let that puff you up with pride like a Pharisee? If God has given me LIFE has through His Son Jesus Christ, why not share that with others? If every good tree bears good fruit, why not share it (Matthew 7:17)? Otherwise, that fruitful life goes to waste, and Christ died for nothing.
I want to run this World Race and discover the plan God has for me. I want to give God as much time as He wants to speak a clear direction in my life. I dont want what I want. I want what God has planned. His way always ends up being the best.
