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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Taking up your cross.

This past week I have been studying the book of mark with my Christian fellowship group from Weber State. Through studying this book I have realized how many Christians fail to see the consequences of following Jesus. I constantly see people go around saying "I love Jesus" but not living it out. I want to tell you that the cost of following Jesus results in serving, suffering, and dying. It's not the prettiest or most comfortable idea but it's what we are called to do.


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I have seen the different ways that I have not been taking up my cross and following Christ. I seem to think that the money I receive is mine, it is not. All that I own, all that I am, is God's. Thats what I chose when I decided to be a follower, I gave Him my life. Another thing that I have been struggling with are doubts. I am not saying that doubts are bad, I am saying that not seeking answers for your doubts is wrong. God tells us to question everything. He wants us to have a reason for us to call ourselves His. I have found that the more we ask questions the more we find God. You can just look outside and see God, even in the cities you can see the brain power He gave us to build these magnificent buildings and inventions. Matt has always put it like assuming that us and the earth are made without purpose is like throwing a grenade into a junk yard and getting a '64 camaro.




I know there are many people that believe in God and believe in doing the right thing. But it isn't about doing the right thing or believing in God. You need to have a relationship with God and be willing to sacrifice yourself the way he sacrificed Himself.

I understand that you may not agree with what I have said. That is ok, please feel free to take it or leave it. But if you do believe the bible is truth then please read mark and put what I say to the test. I can assure you that everything I say is biblical. I would love to hear questions or comments.