some thoughts...

You have been CALLED.

called to live for a specific purpose.

to live for something and someone much greater

than we can even imagine.

for we are now living for the one who first lived for us.

we have been called to live according to HIS purpose.

to be conformed to the likeness of Christ.

he has set us apart. he has justified us.

he has glofied himself in us.

the choice is now ours.

will we, in turn, live for HIM?

will we die to ourselves and choose christ?

he chose us without hesitation and loved us without reservation.

nothing held him back and nothing ever will.

Without Reservation:

wholeheartedly. unreservedly. without qualifications

fully. completely. totally. entirely. wholly. unconditional.

Jesus IS enough for you.

he satisfies your desires.

he provides for your daily needs.

he exceeds expectations.

HE alone is God.

there is no one like him. and there will never be anyone like him.

he chose us before creation. to live for him and

bear his name with boldness.

he has given us the tools to live in righteousness.

he has plans for us. plans of using us to glorify him.

he doesn't need us.

but we need HIM.

he is might to save.

he is the one who gives and takes away.

he is the one i follow close behind even if it gets hard.

for he warns us that the road will be difficult.

but isn't HE worth it?

he has to be worth it. no matter the cost.

for he is the one who gave up his life

so that we could live.

so no matter what may come.

we must say...

blessed be YOUR name O Lord, blessed be YOUR name.

what a God we serve who exemplifies loving without reservation.

may our life be lived in this same way...

loving the Lord with all that you are. holding nothing back.