02.13.09

S: "I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardshipsare facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the rave and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying the gospel of God's grace." -Acts 20:23-24

O: First I think about this passage from Pauls standpoint. What courage and faith he has! He knows that prison and hardships will face him yet he still endures he still perserveres! He feel that his life is not his own. His only reason for living it to testify the gospel. What dedication and determination he has!

A: I want to catch a little of what Paul had. In my heart I desire to live a life of dedication to have that determination but my head often gets in the way. It keeps me from reaching my full potential. I want to have the faith that prison and problems could be staring me in the face but I look at them and laugh because my Jesus know everything and because I trust him I know that everything will be okay. I need to impress this on those around me. That I am living this thing we call life for Jesus. It is not my own. Jesus will take care of the problems as I continue to follow him whole heartedly! I mustn't let barriers and road baracades stand between the call Jesus has placed on my life. That I will live out vicariously for Jesus!

P: Lord help! This is not my life. It is yours. You created it; you designed it; its yours. Teach me to live you out more to not let fear overcome what you desire in me. That I will trust you in the high times and I will trust you in the low times as well! That I will find the Paul mindset that I just go as you lead! I don't stop to argue or think about it but I trust you more and you lead me! Thank you Lord!