"O Lord, since Thou hast died
To give Thyself for me,
No sacrifice could be too great
For me to make for Thee.
To give Thyself for me,
No sacrifice could be too great
For me to make for Thee.
Lord, send me anywhere; Only go with me.
Lay any burden on me; Only sustain me.
Sever any tie, Save the tie that binds me to Thy heart.
Lord Jesus, my King, I consecrate my life, Lord, to Thee."
Lay any burden on me; Only sustain me.
Sever any tie, Save the tie that binds me to Thy heart.
Lord Jesus, my King, I consecrate my life, Lord, to Thee."
-David Livingstone, emphasis mine
This seems to be the lesson God is imprinting on my canvas recently. One by one, the things that I held dear, or thought necessary, God is severing from my life. Family, friends, photography, computer, big house/lots of space, pretty things, violin, even a daily shower... all are finding new positions, placed by God in the right place.
Now, don't get me wrong. Those things are still important. They just are not AS important as they were. God is weaning me from false joys and securities so that I can enjoy HIM more fully. How else am I to minister His truth to others?
In this world, there is cost attached to following Jesus. The question is, Does the cost affect my following Jesus? Which is greater, the cost, or Christ?
Am I willing to give up a quiet, scheduled life for the life of traveling with my husband? That is what God has called me to. I could stay home while my husband travels, but that's not what God wants for me. Am I willing to give up a big house full of nice things for a cramped car stuffed with our true necessities?
Yes. I am. It isn't easy, for sure. It's a battle to fight for the right attitude and priorities. Nevertheless, it's worth it.
Christ is worth it.
The gospel is worth it.
In this world, there is cost attached to following Jesus. The question is, Does the cost affect my following Jesus? Which is greater, the cost, or Christ?
Am I willing to give up a quiet, scheduled life for the life of traveling with my husband? That is what God has called me to. I could stay home while my husband travels, but that's not what God wants for me. Am I willing to give up a big house full of nice things for a cramped car stuffed with our true necessities?
Yes. I am. It isn't easy, for sure. It's a battle to fight for the right attitude and priorities. Nevertheless, it's worth it.
Christ is worth it.
The gospel is worth it.
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