“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” –Matthew 6: 19-21
This world is full of people telling you that “you can't do it” or that “you’re not good enough.” It’s filled with people who tell you to stop; to give up on your dreams. We live in a society full of people walking through their lives living in a cage in their mind. God has made millions of unique people with beautiful minds who are held back by their own self-limiting beliefs about themselves and their own abilities. Many people try and fail and never see a project through because they hit opposition. But what if you knew you couldn't fail so you took the risk to pursue your dreams and vision for your life? What if you chose to live your life with this mindset even when you hit a dead end? What if you lived with a heavenly mindset instead of just an earthly one?
God has equipped you with amazing abilities and spiritual gifts as a Christian. He's made you in his image to be unique and he's given you dreams to pursue with your life. He's given you visions for your life and he's asking you to step out of your comfort zone and move away from the ordinary “day to day man.” What if we as men pursued the dreams God has put on our heart? What if we were brave enough to step away from our comfortable life, cushy job, and 401k to go do something “dangerously awesome” for Christ? What would happen if we as men started a revolution and set the world on fire? Many would say, "It's too tough. People just don't change. It's a lost cause for men to change and live lives of purity and integrity." Maybe so but I read in the Bible where it says, "We can do ALL things through Christ who gives us strength!" What if we took that serious and had the faith to live our lives by that verse to please God and fulfill our mission in this lifetime? Do you remember married men when you first saw your wife or first love and you were speechless to approach her? Do you remember the rush you had when you found out she liked you? Remember that feeling of "feeling alive" that came over you when you stepped out of your comfort zone and did more? What if we did that in our spiritual life?
Men, I've always been my worst critic from grade school on especially when I played sports. I would miss a free throw in basketball or a penalty kick in soccer and I'd drop my head and get all down on myself. My dad pointed this out to me at a young age and exclaimed to me how I hold myself back when I beat myself up on the inside. It's tough, yes indeed, but anything worth doing is going to come with setbacks, opposition, and some self-doubt. When we determine as men we can accomplish something with a full head of steam, a goal in our heart, a commitment to doing God's will in obedience out of surrender to him, determination in God's strength to not quit when it's tough, men, we can be untouchable! A man's persistence tells a lot about him as a man and his character. How much grit do you have men? Are you a quitter? Think about it, you have a responsibility to our God to reach people as you store up treasures in Heaven, sending the building materials on their way for your mansion up there with every decision you make for building Christ's kingdom with your life here on earth. Don't sell out for a measly 100 years at best living for this lifetime alone. You'll sell yourself short! We can set the world on fire one man at a time. We may not be able to save them all, but we can save as many as we can along our life's path. It'll matter to the ones we touch. What has God put on your heart asking you to take a leap of faith and get a little “dangerous” in life for him to make you feel alive again? Whatever it is, go for it! Ask God to direct your steps. Watch out though, you may start living for the very first time!
Take a leap of faith as you consult with God and step towards his calling on your heart to come alive.
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