Missional Living

So this is something God has been speaking to my heart so much about, especially since I've come home from DTS. Just because I'm not on outreach or with a team in the Dominican Republic doesn't mean that I'm not called to make disciples and to love because Christ first loved us. That's my calling no matter what country God calls me to, what work He calls me to do, what people He calls me to. I am always called to make disciples.  He really impressed this on me in my hesitation to go to university this coming fall, because I felt that if other people aren't going to go out to the nations, why shouldn't I? He spoke to my heart saying that I could go, but if I wanted to go for longer term, to be patient and let Him continue to teach me and build me up so that He could send me out.  I struggled with that for a while because I don't need to go to university for God to use me, but my heavenly Father has so much patience with me, thank God! The past month He's been showing me so much of what He wants to do at University of New Hampshire next year and how it's simply another mission field.

That doesn't mean I'm going with the mindset of converting every person I meet because that's not what Christ calls us to do, and that's not even what Christ did. He discipled a few men who then started the church that has spread all over the world today. All it takes is a few who commit their lives completely and totally to Christ and carry a martyr spirit. By martyr it's not like they're looking for a way to get killed for their faith, but they live in a way that is not for themselves but completely for Christ. Jesus calls us to leave our lives behind and follow Him. He's been showing me I can do that at UNH, and I could do that at home too!

I found this video from UT and it really resonated with my heart because this is how we should be living as disciple-making christians. We do everything for Christ because when we live like that, our actions are multiplied (kingdom principles!) and everything we do affects the growth of the kingdom of God. Sweet-as! Our lives are meant to be spent in worship of our God, however we walk that out. What a privilege it is to serve the most high King who calls us His sons and daughters. Nothing better.

But for real, this video is such a prime example of living out community and discipleship.

Oh and sorry Per that this is from University of Texas... or maybe I wasn't supposed to capitalize the name? hahaha