The urge to live

[humble soul]

Be careful what motivates you.
More sex drugs and hip hop music?
A thrilling affair?
Winning that high status job title?
Earning big bucks?
Gorgeous holidays on far flung beaches sipping Greek champagne?
Getting fame from your latest bestseller?

Seems the very thing that can motivate us, is the polar opposite of what a Christian should cherish.
Jesus wants us to experience death in this life. Death of worldly desires perhaps? You cant serve two masters.
Its hard to let go of all that to be honest. Part of our happiness in this life is a measure of success. Is a sense of making a mark. Leaving a legacy.
Can you honestly say, for instance, you dont care if no one remembers you after you die?

 

[for_his_glory]

The only legacy I want to leave behind when I die is that of my faith in Christ that others will remember and hopefully will seek and find for themselves.

I'm not a materialistic person and if I lose everything I have so be it as it's happened before and I survived. My relationship with Christ is more important than worldly possessions.

 

[humble soul]

worldly possessions? please dont take my guitar.
my wife dog and guitar
thats all i need
oh my house would be nice too
and you can throw in my registered vehicle as well
maybe my bicycle also and .....

 

[JohnDB]

I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes...

 

[JohnDB]