Shaking Loose

This blog is in many ways a continuation of Monday's blog, but it digs deeper.

What if we saw a caricature of ourselves minus the things we wanted to see changed.  Our body young and strong, without disease; our mind clear and steady; our heart bleeding for others rather than set on our own selfish ambitions.  Eyes to see the truth, ears to hear His voice, and hands serving.  What if?  What if our emotions were not tossed with the wind, but rather were locked into the Truth of the Word that we had invested time and focus to soak into our very being?  What if? 

I challenge you to look in a visual mirror today.  What do you WANT to see?  When all else is shaken loose from you, what is the "you" that is left behind?  Better yet, what "you" did God create?  Why did He create you?  Answer these things with the truth of the Word today.  Then SEE IT.   See you, with every tether cut loose and a "self" in an Olympic state of living and purpose.  Take that vision of self and hold on to it.  Never let go.  Go for the GOLD! 

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.  Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;then you won’t become weary and give up. After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin." (Hebrews 12:1-4 NLV)

What are you shaking loose today?  Say it, see it, live free.