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2nd Corinthians 1:12

How will we ever be true disciples of the world if we mistake ourselves for being part of it? The simple answer is that we wont. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ isn't the easy road, it isn't filled with rainbows, unicorns, and flowers. It’s difficult sacrificing yourself. and when I say yourself I mean ALL of yourself, and if I have learned one thing here it is that all means ALL. But Jesus sacrificed His life for mine, so why would I not do the same in return? Giving up all control of my life is probably my biggest struggle right now. I am so far from home and I have no control over what is happening in the lives of the people that I love. I just have to trust that God has them and that He is working in their lives.Even though I struggle with most of what I am called to give up and be obedient to I cant deny that the out come will be more that worth it. God’s plan may not be easy but He is going to use me and He has a plan for my life that is bigger and better than anything that I could have imagined. To carry myself in a world that is full of people following their fleshly desires I must first die to myself. If I am ever to boast about the fact that I  walk with the Lord I must first learn to trust Him and accept the plan that he has for my life. To be a true disciple I must burn my bridges and I must not turn back to the wisdom of the world. I must die to myself and recognize that what I want from my life doesn't matter. God already created the movie, I’m just acting out the part.

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