Are you satisfied with being called a "believer?" Or do you have this burning desire to "become" part of God's story?
To grow His kingdom "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." If this is your desire, than no matter what you do in life, you will feel totally complete.
Life is a road where we all are searching for what it is we are going to do and be, and who that special someone is that we are going to spend the rest of our lives with. Have you found where you belong, what your purpose is, and maybe that special someone? Do you feel complete, or do you find yourself always searching and unsatisfied?
My daughter made me laugh when she told me what my grandson wanted to be when he grows up. He said he wanted to be a "garbage man." Now I don't know if he wanted to drive the truck, or be the one who flings the garbage. I just laughed to myself and thought, "so what,.. as long as he is happy and keeps Jesus in his heart and the driver of his life, he can't go wrong.
If you are a Christian, than you are the bride of Jesus Christ, a part of His purpose and story. Along with this commitment comes a command, not just to know Him as Savior of our sins, but as "Lord of our lives." Jesus even questioned "why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?" (Luke 6:46).. Jesus came to die for the sins of the world that's true, but He also left us with a job to do. One that is more important than anything you will do, or be in your lifetime. That is in Matthew 28: 19, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.".... Not just believers, but disciples. We have it easy in the U.S, and we still have a problem with this mission of Jesus.
Think of the vows that are said at the altar in the presence of God when we say "I do." Everything changes, it's not all about you anymore. It's about the two of you. Love and sacrifice, sacrifice and love. Now put your name and Jesus in the commitment vow. "I Kim, take You Jesus, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, from this day forward"......
When we say "I do" to Jesus, everything in our lives changes. It becomes you and Him. Not just sitting back with our ticket to heaven. Not continuing in life as we choose. It's Him and you going at this world together to build His kingdom. Through thick and thin, good times and bad times, never giving up. What could make a person feel more complete, than being and doing what the Author of our life story shows us.
Once you arrive at this truth, you can't keep it inside. Acts 4: 20 "For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard."
My prayer is, if you are not satisfied, feeling incomplete, that you will keep searching what God has to offer, rather than the things of this world. Like the lyrics say "Once you truly see the very reason why YOU BREATH, it becomes SO MUCH MORE than just getting by."
Life is very exciting when you find your place, the place where you belong. Sharing your faith even when you feel uncomfortable. Remember you Audience is "ONE" and He gives you a standing ovation every time.
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Kim
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