(http://i14 NULL.photobucket NULL.com/albums/a311/johnkwali/Dovelove NULL.jpg)[Journal Entry: 8-18-07]
Is my goal really to change the world? To do that would be a task monumental and impossible. To change the world would be to change humanity, sin nature, and the very things that make up this flesh.
Rather, I would like to make an impact on the world, not by adding to it anything, but by taking away from it; adding to the Kingdom of Heaven. Living as Christ has modeled for me, moving in the Spirit that quickens my heart to action. It will challenge everything I think I know about God, Jesus, culture, His image, politics, religious theology, service, obedience, the Word (Bible), and the Spirit.
To open God’s word; the Kingdom Book and read it finally with open eyes and an open mind… No longer being impressed and molded to the world around me, but being sculpted to His way; being first and foremost, a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven; Kingdom obsessed.
It is time to take action. I don’t want to wait! I want to run in the freedom that Christ brought on the cross. I want to live the way he intends and bask in the fulfillment that action brings. I want my allegiance to be to my King alone, moving in His spirit, walking in his ways.
I have heard it said that God is doing something new in this time; but I know that my God is the same through eternity. He has been doing this all along. It is me giving up control of my life to see him for who he truly is and my life as it should truly be.
Are you ready?
Matthew 28:18-19
Christ tells us…
“I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth…
There fore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Fother and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all of the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
In Him,
John Paul Vicory
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Love the last paragraph. I agree. God is not doing something “new”. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He’s just been waiting on us to wake up and smell the coffee!
Love the last paragraph. I agree. God is not doing something “new”. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He’s just been waiting on us to wake up and smell the coffee!
Hey John,
Its me, Tim’s mom. I love to read your journal entry’s. sometimes I wish I could trade places with you to be at that point in my life again. to live on the edge and trust God so completely. You are in the best place possibel. Know that my dear friend. Use EVERYTHING you have to serve HIM.
Blessings to you John.
Cathy Dyk