Well Done

2018 has been my year of “deep thought” and we are only forty-one days in. The year that I think I have put a lot more thought into my walk with Jesus, my spiritual growth, and my intentionality in that spiritual growth. The year that I have set my goal as setting my eyes on Jesus, keeping them there, and finish this race strong. I coach a group of 4^th-6^th grade girls Upward cheerleading, and each week I tell them in the last six minutes of the game, lets finish strong.

That is exactly how I want to walk my walk with Christ, and how I finish my walk here on earth, for Christ. My goal here is to empty myself, empty myself for Christ, so that He can be glorified. I found this quote scrolling through Pinterest, the author is unknown, but I love the quote. It says, “I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find I just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” That was powerful to me. 

My goal and objective in this life is to get to Heaven and hear the Father say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” I don’t want to get to Heaven and the Father say to me, “you were too busy watching mindless TV to spend time with me”, or “too busy complaining” or whatever I am too busy doing to make time for Jesus. I want to use the gifts and talents He has so graciously given me, to build His kingdom, not the kingdom of Jennifer. I don’t want people to see me, but to see the Father. 

So, what does that look like in my life?

*  Spending Time in God’s Word; praying and speaking to God. Cutting out all the unnecessary “junk” in my life.

* Share Jesus with others; bear fruit and serve others. 

* Worship with other believers. 

* Be a good Steward with all that God has given me; talents, time, financial resources etc. 

Scripture used in this post: 

Matthew 25:21 “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.” (CSB)

Hebrews 12:2 “keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (CSB)

Philippians 3:14 “I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.” (CSB)

How can I pray for you today?

Book Review: Daring to Hope

I was excited to read Daring to Hope By Katie Majors. Her first Book Kisses From Katie, was amazing, and this book did not disappoint either. I loved the pure honesty, she did not try to sugarcoat her walk. She did not just give you the good about living in Uganda, she gave you the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

Katie poured her heart out. You will laugh, you will cry. You will feel as though you are sitting right there next to her, and you will feel your heartstrings tugged at. 

This is a must read! 

My word of advice would be to make sure that you have read Kisses From Katie, because that will help you better understand this book. 

Disclosure: I received a free copy of Daring to Hope from Blogging for Books in exchange for a fair and honest review.