Living in Crisis vs. Living in Christ | Part 3
Have you ever taken a step back to look at some mess you've made in your life and wondered, "How in the world did things get this messed up?" It's so easy to find ourselves putting our priorities on everything other than Jesus. Like we learned last week, the mental garbage in our lives stacks us and blinds us to what God is trying to lead us into. Jesus says in John 10:10 that he came to the world "that [you] may have life, and have it to the full." Life to the full. Not just to the top of the glass. Overflowing the rim and spilling onto the table, no room for even one more drop. That's the kind of life Jesus came to give us! Friends, what does a full life look like to you? Do you have anything close to that right now? All throughout the gospels, Jesus shows us that kind of life. He shows us what we could have if we would just surrender our desires, our fears, our worries, and our priorities to him. We were never meant to have a life that's strangled and suffocated by the misguided priorities of this world. When our hearts and minds are in Jesus' hands, he gives us a purpose and meaning that can't be broken or stolen or destroyed by this world. I hope you enjoy this week's episode. I would love to hear from you, friends. You can send me an email at [email protected]. If you're interested in some of our other resources, I'd love for you to visit youmatterministry.com. All my books and past sermons and podcast episodes are there for you to explore. And, of course, the most important thing you can ever do in this life is decide to follow Jesus. I don't ever want to end an episode or a sermon or even a conversation without pointing you to the giver of life and savior of the world. Friends, if you want to learn more about what it means to follow Jesus and live in relationship with him, visit youmatterministry.com. There's a place on our homepage called "A New Start in Life." You can find information about counseling, addiction help, grief care, and most importantly, spiritual guidance to help you start your walk with Jesus. Go into the world and be salt and light, friends. You matter. God bless you. — Pastor Shane