I have been on a pretty long theme of going out into the world.  It has been on my heart to go and serve– Whatever it looks like, wherever it is, whomever will listen, and whatever the consequences.  I just want to take a second on the conclusion of Crazy Love (the book by Francis Chan):

What will people say about your life in heaven? Will people speak of God’s work and glory through you? And even more important, how will you answer the King when He says, “What did you do with what I have you?

Daniel Webster once said, “The greatest thought that has ever entered my mind is that one day I will have to stand before a holy God and give an account of my life.” He was right.

… Get on your knees before our Holy, loving God.  And then live the life with your friends, your family, parents, spouse, children, neighbors, enemies, and strangers that He has created and empowered you through the Holy Spririt to live.  May you be able to say at the end of your life, along with Paul,

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:7-8)”

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