we're getting fat and sassy...

these have been some seriously crazy days! i will try to become a more consistent blogger.

i have been working from home today. it has been super quiet and super challenging all at the same time. as i have spent the majority of my day studying i have been overwhelmed by the immense responsibility we have as Christians. I mean, have you really considered what your responsibility became when you surrendered your life to Christ?

in a few short weeks kids will tear through loads of paper to see what toys have been purchased for them. each of these toys will bring a tidal wave of excitement and pleasure. for a brief moment the kids will probably even be grateful for the gifts. some kids will even take care of their new possessions for a day or two. however, you know as well as i do that it won't be long before the new wears off and they start clamoring for more stuff.

christians aren't all that different than children in this respect. we come to Christ with humility and a keen awareness of our sin. when we receive the gift of eternal life and forgiveness of sins we are overwhelmed with joy. we study His word and tell others about the hope we now have in Christ. but....for whatever reason it seems like the new wears off. God becomes familiar. the cross becomes cliche. His promises seem redundant. we begin to focus on ourselves and forget the responsibility that came with our salvation.

Romans 12:1-2 tells us that we are to present our bodies as living sacrifices...

I Peter 2:9 says that we are a rotal priesthood, a holy nation...

Matthew 16:24-25 says that we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily...

Matthew 28:16-20 tells us to make disciples of all nations...

Ephesians 4:11-12 saya he has a purpose for each of us....

II Cor. 5:20 says we are new creations and ambassadors for Christ...

We Christians need to stop being lazy in our faith and personal growth. we need to stop running our mouths if the testimony of our lives doesn't line up with our words. we need to carefully remember exactly what He saved us from and boldly pursue what He created us for....to worship Him.