Another thing you shouldn't do if you value your sanity...
The story goes like this: On June 24, 2005, while at CDYC, I felt this need to re-commit my life to Christ. I just didn't feel 100% sure of my salvation. In fact, I was missing something. Something big.
Surrender.
I was missing the excitement of surrendering my life to Him.
Remember my earlier spraff on roller coasters? Well, surrendering your life to Christ is quite similar.
For one thing, the thought of it is quite scary. I was definitely scared, so to speak, of surrender. I mean, what if God wants me to do something really drastic, like give up on becoming a doctor? Then again, that fear oftentimes comes from the same things that might keep one from going on a roller coaster. We don't trust in the safety of the coaster; likewise we don't trust in the protection that God gives us. We wish to stay in our comfort zones, rather than risk a roller coaster or a change of life. Or maybe, we don't want to go on a roller coaster because there is some easier ride we'd rather go on; as such we don't surrender our lives to God because there's an easier life we'd rather have.
But, once you get in the coaster seat, you can't escape. There's no turning back.
Now, this is opinion and all, but I'm pretty sure you'd agree with me on what is the scariest part of a roller coaster: the ascent. The climb to the top right before that death-defying drop. Remember, at this point, you can't weasel out of anything. Tension builds as you approach that point before Pandora's box opens and chaos breaks free. You're not quite sure what's going to happen once you get over the peak. It's this feeling of uncertainty, tension, and panic that makes trying out new roller coasters, well, fun. (In that morbid sense.)
Likewise, I think that the toughest, scariest part of a surrendered life is choosing to obey a command of God that goes against your body's desire. After all, you don't know what's going to happen. You can only trust that God will protect you through it all, just like how you trust in the safety of the coaster.
And finally, there is one last, major similarity between roller coasters and the surrendered life: Your reward is a fun-filled, exhilerating ride!
Except there is one major difference. The roller coaster ride lasts about 30 seconds. The ride that God takes you on will last an eternity.
Alas, I still have much to learn about completely surrendering my life to Christ. Maybe that's why I'm writing this all: not just to share my thoughts on this, but also to encourage myself to surrender all my heart, all my soul, and everything else.
So, please remove loose objects, like pride and sanity, in the cubbies. Enjoy your ride.
Surrender.
I was missing the excitement of surrendering my life to Him.
Remember my earlier spraff on roller coasters? Well, surrendering your life to Christ is quite similar.
For one thing, the thought of it is quite scary. I was definitely scared, so to speak, of surrender. I mean, what if God wants me to do something really drastic, like give up on becoming a doctor? Then again, that fear oftentimes comes from the same things that might keep one from going on a roller coaster. We don't trust in the safety of the coaster; likewise we don't trust in the protection that God gives us. We wish to stay in our comfort zones, rather than risk a roller coaster or a change of life. Or maybe, we don't want to go on a roller coaster because there is some easier ride we'd rather go on; as such we don't surrender our lives to God because there's an easier life we'd rather have.
But, once you get in the coaster seat, you can't escape. There's no turning back.
Now, this is opinion and all, but I'm pretty sure you'd agree with me on what is the scariest part of a roller coaster: the ascent. The climb to the top right before that death-defying drop. Remember, at this point, you can't weasel out of anything. Tension builds as you approach that point before Pandora's box opens and chaos breaks free. You're not quite sure what's going to happen once you get over the peak. It's this feeling of uncertainty, tension, and panic that makes trying out new roller coasters, well, fun. (In that morbid sense.)
Likewise, I think that the toughest, scariest part of a surrendered life is choosing to obey a command of God that goes against your body's desire. After all, you don't know what's going to happen. You can only trust that God will protect you through it all, just like how you trust in the safety of the coaster.
And finally, there is one last, major similarity between roller coasters and the surrendered life: Your reward is a fun-filled, exhilerating ride!
Except there is one major difference. The roller coaster ride lasts about 30 seconds. The ride that God takes you on will last an eternity.
Alas, I still have much to learn about completely surrendering my life to Christ. Maybe that's why I'm writing this all: not just to share my thoughts on this, but also to encourage myself to surrender all my heart, all my soul, and everything else.
So, please remove loose objects, like pride and sanity, in the cubbies. Enjoy your ride.
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