Living Like Jesus

When people spend time with you do they leave that time saying it was like being with Jesus?

This is the question that has been running through my mind for almost a week now.  I so badly want the answer to be Yes.  That after Youth Group kids feel closer to Jesus Christ through our time.  However most of the time I feel it is not the case.  So how can we change this?  What needs to be done so that our lives mirror the very life of Christ.

My proposal is to "let go"!!!! 

It is that simple.  

Let go of your fear, let go of your insecurities and allow Christ to fully reign in your life.  But how many of us have a death grip on certain things in our life, I know I do.  You will see when you let go of the things you hold onto (TV, cell phone, money or popularity),  there then becomes room for the Holy Spirit.

It is not until you have let go that you can truly live.

So for this next week try to let go of something and give it over to God. Let me know how it goes.

Good Friday

I am sitting in my office trying to think of what to accomplish this friday morning.  It has been almost 2 hours and all I can manage to do is dwell on the weight of this day.  A day in which God laid his life down in my place.  That over 2000 years ago my punishment was taken and nailed to a cross.

But even worse I find my self not seeing this every day.  Why is it that I recognize this more today then I would on any other friday?  This realization has showed me what it is that runs my life.  I spend more time in front of a TV or computer then I do in conversation with my Lord and Savior. But for some reason today I see it, as opposed to blindly going about my day. A I answer some emails, play some guitar, listen to a podcast while I plan for youth group.  Then I head to lacrosse practice, home, dinner, TV, and bed.  Same thing the next day. Not spending enough time on my knees

Why do so many of us allow for outside influences to run our lives?

I believe we all sometimes lose touch with our creator. When did texting and video games suddenly surpass the greatness of our Lord?  It happens slowly, gradually.  One little thing after another.  Until we finally have a day where we sit back and realize how fast this year is going and we have not spent the time with him we should.  

For me today is that day.  The day I see my selfishness contrasted by Christ's sacrifice.  It is my prayer for you that today you see this great sacrifice and realize where your heart has been.  That maybe it is time for a change.