discipleship

Yesterday I went snowboarding. I had the most fun ever! I rode my board a little more aggressively. My first ride was a little timid because I was afraid of falling. After that though, I was determined. I fell quite a few times and they were pretty hard spills. I'm feeling the effects of my tumbling today. Ow. No regrets here, though :-)

Despite the rough tumblings of life, I want to live with no regrets. To ride the board of life to the fullest. Full of joy.

In Sunday school today, we're talking about living in Christ in today's world. What it looks like now in our lives and what it should look like. The refining process of growing in Christ-much easier said than done. Discipleship-we take an active part in it-we forget this. We think that after we accept Christ into our life, we can ride on the carpet of Grace. We settle for the monotony of life. Going to work during the week and playing on the weekends. Where does God come in? No desire for growth. Why? Why do we always want to fulfill worldly desires, yet not want to fulfill God's desire for our lives? Seeking approval from others, envious of what others have, greed, participating in things not glorifying to God, etc. Do we actually think God is OK our actions, our thoughts because we profess our belief in Jesus? When Jesus came to this world, He not only demands that we profess our belief in Him, but also demands OBEDIENCE. Only then do we show our reverence and love for the God who created the universe.

Living for Jesus. What does it look like for me? I'll continue to write my thoughts as I continue to read Dietrich Bonhoeffer and do the 13 week series on Renovation of the Heart.