Wow...just Wow!

A friend & neighbor gave me this book "Made to Crave" by Lysa Terkeurst & I just read the introduction...just the introduction and I have to say, WOW!

Here is what had me in tears...

"It reminds me of a journey described in Matthew 19. A rich young man comes to see Jesus and explains that he is following all the rules but still feels something is missing from his pursuit of God. "All these rules I have kept, "he says to Jesus. "What do I still lack?" (Matthew 19:20) Jesus responds, "if you want to be perfect (whole), go sell your possessions and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." (Matthew 19:21)" 

Most know that story right? Well this is her response to those verses...seriously read this part if you don't read anything else!

"Its at this point in the biblical story that most of us ordinary Jesus girls starting thinking of all the rich people we know, "Well, I sure hope they get this message. Good thing I'm not rich. Good thing this doesn't apply to me. Good thing Jesus doesn't ask me to sacrifice in this way."  OR...does he? 

and she goes on...

"Jesus didn't mean this as a sweeping command for everyone who has a lot of money. Jesus meant this for any of us who wallow in whatever abundance we have. I imagine Jesus looked straight into this young mans soul and said, "I want you to give up the one thing you crave more than me. Then come follow me."

Then she wrote this...

"Suddenly, Jesus isn't just staring at the rich young man; He's also staring at me...the inside me. The part I can't cover up with excuses & makeup." 

Just WOW! I know we all have to have that "ah ha" moment in our own lives in our own journey. But seriously this is only the introduction people!   

No excuses from Jesus...He knows us inside & out. 

Lord I ask you, no I beg you, to give me the desire to be healthy. Its through You & You only I can do this. 

AMEN! 

Be prepared for many insights from this book on my blog! 

I love this song...so this is my inspiration of the day. Enjoy! 

"Where Feet may fail and fear surrounds me. You've never failed and you wont' start now." 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoZE2RsthRg