Just a thought

"I Will Rise"

There's a peace
I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:] And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:] And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb" [x2]

[Chorus:] And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise


If someone took a picture of my life right now, would they see God? Of just a person living however they want? Am i living my life for me or am i giving God everything? Abraham trusted God and loved God so much that he was willing to sacrifice his only son just to please Him. What have I sacrificed for God? Sure giving up things for a couple of days or weeks is good. But why not give it up forever? Praying and reading your Bible everyday for at least 15 minutes a day for a couple of days or weeks is good. But why stop? I want want to be a sometimes Christian. Just having a real relationship with God just when it's a challenge. God made the ultimate sacrifice when He sent His only Son to die on the cross for me. I still sometimes can't believe the for me part. How He can love me even though I've turned away from Him so many times. It's encouraging and always convicting. I need to give God everything. So He can be my everything. There is nothing, nor will there ever be anything that will fill your life like God. Right now the song "I will rise" by Chris Tomlin comes to mind. There will be a day when i will have to stand before Him and I can't do anymore "good" works or bring anymore people to Christ. I'm just going to fall down on my knees and realize that nothing besides God matters at all. I'm just going to be so overcome with happiness and humility and love. I want to live my life the best I can for Him. So i can rise when He calls my name.