Luke 12:26

[Kenzie Ochsner]

Luke 12:26 says "If you are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest?" I came across this verse, which was highlighted in my bible, and paused. If I strugle with the fact that one day an oppurtunity will come along to share my faith with someone, how can i keep looking to God to answer my prayers. If I can't answer God when He calls, why should He answer me when I call? It was an awakening moment that I realized I need to fully live my life for Him and not worry about what the world will think of me but instead what I can do to change the world. God is my father ; I wouldn't disobey my worldly father and then turn around and ask him to to do something for me so why should I do that to my heavenly father? Life here on earth is short so we should live it to the fullest, honoring and pleasing God.

[Pastor Jon]

Hey Kenzie,

I love the passion and commitment in your voice (text...), and I love that you have verses underlined in your Bible! Way to go. I know that the biggest changes and growth points in my life have come around decisions to follow God's leading outside of my comfort zone. One other verse that has brought great encouragement to me over the years is:

2 Timothy 2:13
If we are faithless, He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.

It reminds me that often He works on my behalf even when I don't deserve it or act like I care, because He love me and has called me His own. Like you, that fact inspires me to respond out of love and worship to do whatever He wants me to do.

You will change the world!