Obedience

 "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." -Paul the Apostle (found in Colossians 3:1-3)




About a year and a half ago, I made the choice to follow Christ.

Little did I know (and trust me, I do not know everything) at the time that God would place a wildfire inside of my heart, more commonly known as the Holy Spirit.

This wildfire burned and I tended it occasionally, focusing more on boys than on God.
This frustrates me now because my friends are hurting, and I ignored this.

Today I talked to someone at my high school who has been bullied constantly. They felt forgotten,  and all I could focus on during my freshman year was myself. I am dedicating the next three years of my high school career to looking out for the kids who are bullied.
When I lived for myself, it dishonored God and showed Him that I didn't care. Yet Christ had died for me and I showed little compassion for those around me.

So, my friend, if you have made the choice to follow Christ, I encourage you to help your friends. Even if it's just one person, making an impact on their life will be so worth it..

Allowing God to consume every aspect of my life has made an impact on my family, and I'm working on being more kind to them. I would not be able to accomplish any of this without the redeeming love of Jesus.