Desire

"To live or not to live, that is not only the question, but also the struggle in my heart. Whether I shall live by the Spirit or by my own sin? For the Lord says to live in Him, but my heart is the root of sin and in my sin nature I long to live by the muck of my heart, and not the pure water of the Spirit. Now I'm changed! No longer in submission to sin, but now a bond servant to Christ. I am dead, dead to sin and alive in Christ. No longer bound by the world, but free in purpose. My desire is exultation in Christ and a life not wasted."

What is it that you desire..? Take a moment and think about it... Think about what you spend you time on and who you spend it with. Think about how you use your money and where your thoughts are most of the time....

Unless you have already thought about it you have probably realized you do not focus on God as much as you should or even want to. Although I often give God time in my day, its never enough... My entire day should be His! Romans 12 tells me that I need to be a living sacrifice. What is a living sacrifice? First lets look at sacrifice- In the Old Testament sacrifices were usually animals ranging from doves to cows and sometimes grain. They were killed and then burned as an offering to God. God set very strict rules for His "chosen people". Sacrifices were used for several different types of offerings, but the most commonly known reason for sacrifice is for the atonement of sin. Because Christ offered himself as a sacrifice we no longer have to. As for living, that's pretty straight forward... Lacking in death; What is death? Sin. Sin is the cause of death. So we must be holy and all consumed for Christ.

Our desire must be to bring glory, honor and praise to God in everything we do, say, hear, think, and see. Our lives must be consumed by the desire to love God.

Many people get confused by the thought of God's will and what they should do with their lives concerning their careers. God gives each of us different gifts, skills, talents, and passions. Our purpose is to bring glory to God, and as long as you are doing that, He wants you to enjoy what you are doing. So whatever He has given you the ability to do, do it! Stop doubting, start leaping, and keep your eyes on Christ! I like how Louie Giglio describes his desire in his 'Declaration'.- "Because I was created by God and for His glory, I will magnify Him as I respond to His great love. My desire is to make knowing and enjoying God the passionate pursuit of my life." ("Don't Waste Your Life" By: John Piper)

As Christians we need to live for purpose in Christ. And what is our purpose? To bring glory to God. So a few questions to ask yourself as you finish reading this and as you have been pondering is "Have I been bringing God glory? What do I desire? What am I passionate about?"

A call to those who profess- Put on the armor of God and become a ForeverWarrior.