Dying to Self
Philippians 3:8
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ.
Sacrificing everything for God Builds character and emense Faith; we should emerse ourselves in his word. It boils down to who we're really living for, are we living for self, or God. Lukewarm doesn't get you before the throne of righteousness, salt that loses it's flavor loses its worth; rather be useful than not. I realized that I have to be willing to let go of the things in my heart that keep me from fully devoting my life to God. The sinful desires of my heart can't stay latched, the leeches have to let go and be set free before i can gain christ fully. We must have sober hearts before God, he is just and zealous for us. When I come to him faithful and committed, none of life's treasures can amount to his joy and righteousness. It's the void in my heart that I've been trying to fill, the contentment i needed, the love yearned for he is they. He wants all of me, not to just agree and spit the words out but to change my hearts intentions, a fully devoted heart to christ. This life of righteousness is worth living and the end factor of eternal life. For my application I will pray with Vanessa about completely laying it down and ask God to search my heart.
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ.
Sacrificing everything for God Builds character and emense Faith; we should emerse ourselves in his word. It boils down to who we're really living for, are we living for self, or God. Lukewarm doesn't get you before the throne of righteousness, salt that loses it's flavor loses its worth; rather be useful than not. I realized that I have to be willing to let go of the things in my heart that keep me from fully devoting my life to God. The sinful desires of my heart can't stay latched, the leeches have to let go and be set free before i can gain christ fully. We must have sober hearts before God, he is just and zealous for us. When I come to him faithful and committed, none of life's treasures can amount to his joy and righteousness. It's the void in my heart that I've been trying to fill, the contentment i needed, the love yearned for he is they. He wants all of me, not to just agree and spit the words out but to change my hearts intentions, a fully devoted heart to christ. This life of righteousness is worth living and the end factor of eternal life. For my application I will pray with Vanessa about completely laying it down and ask God to search my heart.
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