Caught with confusion
Anna August.10.2003
You know that feeling of nervousness you get when you're on a roller coaster? As the car moves along the rails, up and down each structure, your stomach turns and twists with the movements. I have that feeling...
Today I was challenged to do something for God. I have been telling myself all summer that the very moment I am presented with a valid opportunity to follow Christ, I would take it. Well, I have been. Do I follow Christ by dropping what I am doing for a week and a half at the beginning of October to go on a mission trip to Istanbul with my church? Or do I take the weenie way out and stay at home, rendering myself useless in the name of practicality? I have every excuse possible: no money, need a new car, no money, parents who aren't supportive, no money, have to pay for college, and I work at Burger King (= no money). Yet, all the while I hear a voice reminding me to "seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these will be given to you as well" ( Matthew 6:33). Jesus says that the lilies of the field are dressed with more splendor than even Solomon, yet they are here today and gone tomorrow (same passage). He also says in Matthew 16:24 that if "anyone would come after me he must first, deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." I guess this prove that I know the answer, but I need some encouragement.
Will you please encourage me?
