I have a confession

I confess, I have been a lukewarm Christian.

I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior in December of 2001. The fire I had for the Lord at that time was amazing. I read my bible each day with an intense desire to learn more and lock away the scriptures in my heart.

I would be lying if I said that my fire hasn't diminished over the past 20 years. I haven't walked away from God, I still pray each day, although not as fervently as I should. I read my bible almost every day, but don't spend enough time listening to what God is trying to say to me. I attend church regularly, but don't engage as much as I should.

I have been disobedient by not doing my part to fulfill the great commission.

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20 NLT

I pray for friends and family, mostly from the comfort of my own home. I don't pray for strangers in public places. I don't hide my faith, but I lack the boldness to share my faith the way that pleases God.

So, how do I plan to step out of my lukewarm comfort zone?

• Prioritizing bible time, researching scripture more deeply, and learning how to apply it to my life more effectively.
• Stepping out of my comfort zone by having the boldness to pray publicly for complete strangers.
• Sharing my faith and God's unconditional love with complete strangers, no matter how uncomfortable it makes me.
• Standing up for others who are unable to stand up for themselves.
• Studying scriptures so deeply that I have the word of God readily available to help offer hope and peace to those in need.

The tragic death of Charlie Kirk has shaken not only our country, but the world. A young man who shared God's word with people who hated him. He did this to glorify God and fulfill the great commission. He was filled with the Holy Spirit and was amazing to watch as he debated others. He wasn't hateful and never lost his temper. No matter how they treated him, he continued to share God's love.

The death of Charlie Kirk was horrific and I will remember it for as long as I live. I am deeply saddened, but encouraged by the way Christians are uniting like never before. Charlie's death has ignited a fire across the nation, as well as a fire in me.

I am challenging myself to draw closer to God, step out of my comfort zone, and be more like Charlie Kirk.

This is my "Turning Point!"