how bout some strawberries?

This past month has been crazy. So much has happened and changed. God blessed me, yet again, with new, amazing friends who encourage me daily.

It has been about a year and a half since I have been saved by the grace of God. I will admit, it has not been easy living a God honoring life, but I know it is more than worth it to try and glorify Him in all that I do. The fire I had for the Lord in my heart has faded, plateaued and burned real bright. Shows how inconsistent I am in my spiritual walk with God, and also how many times I can act upon my emotions. The fire that has been lit inside of me is to live for God, the Creator of this universe, of me, and of you. More than ever, I want to stop letting the flame inside my heart fade. When people look at me, I want them to see the passion I have for the Lord, and see that fire burning. More importantly, I want them to look at me and see God’s love shining through the life that I live.

In high school I fooled myself, and a lot of people around me. It was easy for me to put on a mask and proclaim truth, when I did not really know it or believe it in my heart. That is exactly where the devil wanted me – I was totally deceived. How could I have lived a fruitful life outside of The Fruit? In order for you or me to be a fruitful person, we have to be connected to the source. There is no true fruitfulness outside of Jesus Christ. Judas can be a prime example of this. He was a disciple of Christ, and followed with Him daily, everywhere. No body thought He could possibly betray Jesus. It can be so easy to put on a show, to the point that it is just natural for you to “act” that way, but that is SO dangerous. What if Jesus stepped into church and said, “Not all of you are following after me.” How would you respond? Something that comforts a lot of Christians, is knowing they were baptized, and that they take the Lord’s supper. Just because we have been baptized, or take communion does not make us saved. There are a handful of people who do both of these things but still do not know the Jesus Christ that you can have a daily relationship with. He is so alive, and is a part of our daily lives.

I am called to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ and live a fruitful life. This past Sunday in church, my eyes were opened a little more to how necessary it is for me to live a life that bears good fruit. I need to remain in Christ so that I can bear good fruit, and truly live a God-honoring, and glorifying life. Think about when a song comes on from ten years ago, and immediately the lyrics are brought back to you. What about Scripture? Is that something that can just roll off of your tongue? We have to hide the Word in our hearts! Until the Word has changed you, you have not been affected.

What I have to say about Christ, and His love comes no where near reaching what His love is for us, but I do know that once you experience the love of God and try to comprehend His love for us, you just stand in awe and amazement. We do not deserve this life, we do not deserve His love. Not only does He love us, He is JEALOUS for us. It almost makes me laugh. Why in the world would want me? I am just a weak, feeble human with a sinful nature who deserves nothing but hell.

This life speaks for an eternity…where will you be spending it?