Okay wow. As I'm reading this there's so much good stuff it's kind of hard to soak in. And I don't want to ramble on about it all, so I'll just pick a couple of points.
Matthew 19:29 " 'And everyone who has left houses or
brothers or sisters for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will
inherit eternal life.' "
Wow. This makes me just want to get up and leave everything behind and become a servant to the needy. But me.. a mere girl of 16 who has an education to finish.. but then I think of it this way:
We were put in these times and places for a reason.. and we were put here for a reason obviously and I think that we are to take full advantage of what we are given. And since I'm blessed to be in a country where I can follow my dreams.. and even better God's dreams for me.. and I can go out and get an education.. I think that I should take full advantage of that. I was meant to.
God has plans for us and nothing is impossible if we have faith in Him. So.. I have come to the conclusion that I don't literally have to get up and leave my family behind and sell all my belongings and give to the needy to be doing what I'm supposed to. In fact it would be rather silly to think that that was every person's calling As long as I take up my cross and follow the Lord and I give up all my personal needs and dreams in exchange for His own for me.. I AM getting up and following him. And I am just where I am supposed to be.
Alright.. now that I've worked through that... I can now only be thankful for all the amazing opportunities I have with my gifts and the fact that I can go out and get an education even if I don't have the money.
Lord, I pray that you would light up the path you have for me with bright neon lights and spotlights so that I couldn't miss it. I want to follow you. That is all I want. Amen.
p.s. At the end of this blog is a video that someone showed to me that I thought was... extremely touching. Many of you might have already seen it, but to those who haven't it's a must see.
Nikke's thoughts
Ok so I am at a loss for words after watching the video Angie posted below.
The Lord is so faithful and amazing and is desperately wanting us to have a relationship with Him.
He gave His life for us! What an amazing gift he has given and all he wants in return is to be loved and accepted by you and me.
My God rocks people!
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