Life Talks

How you live your life speaks to others and I’ve been really convicted lately at how my life is speaking to others. Is it positive? Am I shining as a light in this world? Is my life reflecting the fact that Jesus is the center of it?

It is CRAZY hard to stay true to what you believe in this world. I’m in my senior year of high school but this year is so different from anything I have experienced before. I’m taking college classes, I recently started a new job, and I am starting out at a new basketball team. SO many new things in my life and suddenly I’m not in my safe bubble full of God-loving Christians who encourage me daily. I’m out in the world trying to live my life for God and I’m not going to lie, it is harder than I expected. I am challenged every time I step out the door, but I believe it can only build me up and give me strength through the challenges I face. I have quoted this verse so many times in my life and I know that I will continue to do so, “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.” Jeremiah 29:11 is a constant reminder that no matter what comes our way God is with us and all we have to do is lean on him.

The temptation to conform to the world, especially when I’m at school, is great, but I know that no matter how big and strong the temptation I can stand against it with the help of my God and Savior. I am finding myself thankful for the restoration I find in the Lord on a daily basis. My soul yearns for the day he returns but until then I am here.

My life talks. But what does it say? Is it good or bad? Am I truly shining as a light for Christ in this dark, dreary world?

Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world, a city set on a hill cannot be hidden.