Something Bigger Than Self

Life has been crazy. A good crazy though! Tons of school work, which is a bummer, but tons of Kingdom stuff too, which is glorious!

As I was reading in my history book the other day, I was reading about the conquest led by Alexander the Great.  So many people lost their lives fighting in those wars, yet, they remain nameless and faceless today.  They get mentioned in passing, as the focus in history books are on their great leader: Alexander.  They gave their lives for something bigger than themselves, they gave their lives to build an empire.

I want that kind of mentality.  I want to give my life to something bigger than myself.  I want to be a part of advancing the Kingdom that makes my Leader famous in the Earth, not me.  I want to be a part of the army that Joel saw, an army that will carry Jesus further into the darkness of the Earth than anyone has ever taken Him.  We may lay our lives down to see Jesus come to countries closed to the Gospel, or unreached people groups, but at the end of  our days, we will know that we have made a bigger difference together than we ever could have on our own.

I am so excited about the people God is linking me with.  I have an amazing group of college people at my church here, and we are living this thing out daily.  Believing Jesus will do what He said He will do.  We are done chasing revivals, but believe we can pray until one breaks out here.  This move isn't far off, but is beginning right now.  It's bigger than we can imagine, and I am overwhelmed with expectation.  It's awesome to know these friends are going to be people I get to run with for life.

Join yourself with a cause bigger than yourself!  Join yourself with people who have the same focus and purpose on their lives as you do.  You will learn how to lean with a whole new intensity.