This post is to those unsure of giving their life back to Christ. They are on the edge of completely committing to his will and his way, but just aren’t ready yet. They have tasted the fruit of forgiveness in their past, but feel unworthy. They remember a peace that passes all understanding, but forget the feeling. They currently attend church, but aren’t involved. They receive life from the pastors message, but are afraid to pass it to others. They are patiently waiting for the right time and season to lay it all at his feet. I urge you to listen to the lyrics of the song “never be ready” by Mat Kearney.
As Mat clearly states, there isn’t a perfect time, nor a perfect season. Whatever is holding you back from giving your life back to Christ, let go of it. Philippians 1:21 states, For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. When you make the decision to give all back to him who is deserving, your focus is no longer you, but the world around you. You will never truly experience love until you give it. You will never experience comfort until you care for those in need. You gain by giving.
You are worried you wont stack up. You are worried your past sins make you unworthy. You are fearful of what life will look like after you commit. Some of you were burned out using your talents in the past and are afraid God will rekindle your desire to use them once again. To each of you i speak freedom from these worries and doubts. Philippians 4:6 states, Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Tell God your afraid to commit to him. Tell him you love Jesus, but dont know what it looks like to truly devote your time to him. Tell him you remember the peace of your past. Tell him you are afraid to use the talents he’s given you again. Tell him all of your dreams, desires, worries, and fears.
Today my desire is for him to use me in haiti. Im tired of being nervous, and ask for him to give me boldness to speak his truth. Paul writes that i should be eager to share the gospel because its a solution to the worlds problems. Its easy to shout out in class the number 4, when asked what 2+2 is. May it be even easier to say the name of jesus to those in need. My desire is for those who are close to recommitting their life to you would realize you love them enough to give up your son for them. Their pasts, worries, and fears disappear when they lay it all at your feet. Fill them with your spirit and confirm your presence in their life. Use them in ways where there story could only point to your grace. I thank you in advance for what you will do through them.
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
