Thursday, September 3, 2009

out of my mind, for the sake of my God

"If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again." -2 Corinthians 5:13-15

I feel as if I am out of my mind. What am I doing with my life? Where I am going? The past two and a half years have been wonderful and terrifying, but I never know what the next year - or even the next semester - holds. When I get to that point when I feel I should have things figured out, and I don't, a sick feeling creeps into my stomach and decides to make its home there; I have lost my purpose. I must have purpose! My God is calling me to something so deep, something so great that is for His glory! Unfortunately, I must admit to you that I have no clue what it is He's calling me to. He is taking me on a journey, though, and I know He won't abandon me, for "this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end." (Psalm 48:14) Praise Him! He is SO good! He takes away doubt, and I become out of my mind for my God!

"And I know that whatever God does is final. Nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God's purpose in this is that people should fear [revere, admire, respect, look up to, hold in the highest regard, be in awe of, worship] Him." Ecclesiastes 3:14

God's purpose makes my purpose clear.