RE: Responding to The Call

Erik posted a great comment on the last post asking the question:

I know some people that are the same way; that they weigh the pros and cons, the logical and emotional aspects and after they contemplate for days, weeks, months, or even years finally submit to what Christ wanted them to do in the first place. Why is it a difficult question you pose to us? Why when we read this we almost back away and say I'm good right now?

It's funny. I was talking with some of the college and career group at Arrowhead and was asking them what some of the things they struggle with are. They responded with answers I've heard and even said before. "We struggle with trusting God and giving Him control." We've all said it, but is it okay for us to be in that place? The two things that make us followers of Christ are the things we say we struggle with. That's not okay. Yeah, the disciples struggled with trusting Jesus and they were walking right next to Him. But I don't think Jesus was okay with it. Understanding, probably, but not okay. At some point we as believers have to get over ourselves and just give it up. I believe is starts with really wanting it. I've said it through my Christian walk, that I want to really trust God and give Him everything, but I've never done it. When I came to the point with my soul and my heart wanted it and not just my mind; that is when things really started to change.

Let me know. I would love to journey with you.

Let me leave you with this: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind. Christians defiantly have the love the Lord their God with all their mind, but I don't think most have allowed their soul and heart to do the same. I believe I just found the disconnect.