"I knew that when the breath of God had dripped off of me, I was not going back. I sensed in my gut that it wasn't an encounter that would shape my life: it was the encounter with God that would define my life." [Pg 84] We've entered the second half of our book, Anything. In this section we have an intimate view of a heart living full-out for God. Jenni's life, and everything in it, is focused on Him. She's a remarkable example, but how does that example look in our life? When you think of a life of submission what do you envision? Should EVERYTHING you do revolve around Christian service? Do you think it's possible to have a normal life with work, household chores, children, volunteering, sports, etc. and yet live full-out for God? What counts in our life when trying to be that ultimate testimony for Christ? In Matthew 5:14-16 we read Christ's words, "You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." This passage is about character. Who you are in Christ. It's the truth that living for Christ in even the smallest and most ordinary ways, through all patterns of life ~ gives honor and glory to God. His testimony being visible in our life is a real form of disciple-making. When we represent God's principles people see how God's truth functions in real and tangible ways. Our actions, so much more than our words, testify to His love, our desire to honor Him, and HIS TRANSFORMATIVE POWER in the human heart. Christ said, '...so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.' It is this life, a life where all the tiny corners are FILLED with God's love and ways that glorifies God. That condition in our heart produces a desire to give all. So when the offer comes to submit, perhaps turning away from our own dreams, we can answer a resounding, "You bet!"
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