We Were Made For More Then Sitting on the Sidelines

Well, I guess the title says a lot. I've just been thinking lately, there are tons of people out there that just live their life to live it. And let me start out with saying, we are NOT here just to live our lives because we have 'em. That doesn't just mean don't take it for granted, it means don't go through your everyday life doing the same thing, over and over again- sitting on the sidelines. Each and every one of us were made by the creator and kind of the universe, God. He gave His only son to die for us and our sins!! Doesn't that mean something to you? We now have a choice and a chance to live for that all mighty, powerful, loving Father.... and I choose to. In fact, I asked Him into my heart when I was 5 years old. 

If you're one of those people that feel like they're just going through the motions and can't find a good enough reason to live, here's your reason. It's a pretty good one too! I promise you, once you give your life to Jesus and trust in Him with all your heart, (...soul, strength, and mind...) you will be a different person. Your life will automatically change and you will see things differently. How does that sound, having a whole new perspective of life? And all you gotta do is pray. I won't go on with the details on prayer right now, but one thing to remember is that you can say anything, anywhere, at anytime because He is ALWAYS listening. I for one, have experienced dramatic changes and miracles. My family has had some ups and downs just like all families do, but like I say- Good will always come out of the bad. I can always count on that when I have God by my side.... and He is never leaving my side. Especially when I'm doing something to glorify Him.
Philippians 4:19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:31-32³¹Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?  

When we are making a difference in Jesus' name, He is right there, like always, supporting us and providing us with everything we could possibly need. That's why I have such confidence when it comes to adoption. Because I am confident in the Lord, and I know whatever happens, it's all part of His plan and He is in control. The important part is remembering not to take control ourselves. No matter when, what, where, when, or how, God knows best and has a will and a plan for us and our lives. Everything happens for a reason. Even the bad stuff. Sure, there are things I've said or done in the past that I'd like to take back but I would be messing with God's plan. You know those movies like Back To The Future, where when they go back a certain time or place and or do something and it messes up something else? That's where the little saying Everything happens for a reason comes in. It took me a while to be able to say this, but when people ask me "If you could go back in time what would you do differently?" I would say nothing. 


So go out there and make a difference! Change someone's life, or make someone smile, just don't sit around your comfy warm house while there are cold, starving, lonely children in desperate need all over the world. When you stand at the gates of heaven, God isn't going to want to hear about your little victories in life or what you did, but how much love you put in Christ and in the people around you. If you truly love God, you will have a natural feeling of guilt and disturbance, and heartbreak for the orphans and widows, homeless, hungry, or the most saddening of all- the people without Jesus Christ.