One Life

Our church is in the middle of a series called "One Life" It's one of those series that is relatable to EVERYONE, no matter where you are in faith or lack thereof. Because we all have one thing in common, One life to live. No matter what your belief on what happens after death, the fact remains that in the body in which you currently reside only has one life to live. You don't get two. Unless of course GOD wills it, then I suppose you'll have as many lives in your body as he commands. But for most of us "Average Joes" we only get one. While going through this series my small group is going through a book of equal "epicness" if you will, called Crazy Love by Francis Chan. It is inspiring in more ways than one, and I am kicking myself for never picking it up before now! It is life changing. I can say with all honesty that going through the book and this sermon series has my spirit going through an array of emotions, from "you stupid selfish no good sinner" to "I don't even know how to comprehend this grace, love, peace, joy and motivation" I guess I am working on getting back to the "glory days" of my faith. You know, 18-19 years old, never done anything bad, innocent beyond belief, unscathed by the evil in this world... Oh how quickly that all changed! It's mind boggling to me how easy it is to fall behind. To let go. It's easy to forget and live a selfish life. A life lived like I will be here forever, like it will never end. And oh how things are constantly missed and pushed away in laziness and contentedness. It's such a blase life. Now my spirit is at war with myself, shouting and pushing me to be better, do better, live in the reality of my circumstances. I AM DYING! My days are numbered, we've heard it all before. The morbid proclamation, we are all going to die, and none of us know when! SO LIVE, and do it well! Don't ask me why I am crazy encouraged by that. Its as if my life that I can complain about having no meaning at all is starting to shine a little brighter, like if i get off my couch, I just might be able to make a difference. I mean, i could die after writing this... or I could LIVE after writing this. Live a life of service to those in need. Life a life free of distractions from all the noise and with purpose. I could choose GOD and choose to be strong and follow his endless adventures. When has doing something you're not comfortable with been anything other than a crazy rewarding adventure. Anyways, enough rambling. I just feel like my eyes have been opened for the first time since the "glory days" and a hope for something more than I feel right now is on the horizon. Anyone who has a life to live deserves to know that truth! There is more for you! Your present circumstances or blandness in life can have flavor and meaning! What you're doing does not have to be IT! It doesn't have to be miserable! If you want more information, or if you want to be encouraged... Buy Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Its not long and its amazing, Or if you hate reading like I do, go to http://subsplash.com/rccc/s/b710939/ and listen to the audio! It could change your life, either way... What do you have to lose?