I believe in life we must find purpose and conviction. Having a purpose gives life meaning and color. Regardless of people's different beliefs, interests, and goals we must find what inspires and is important to us. This prayer, which was found among notes of a young African pastor years after he was martyred, is an example of passion and conviction.
I'm a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have
stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His and I
won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.
My past is
redeemed. My present makes sense. My future is secure. I'm done and finished
with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams,
tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals.
I no
longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or
popularity. I don't have to be right, or first, or tops, or recognized, or
praised, or rewarded. I live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience,
lift by prayer, and labor by Holy Spirit power.
My face is set. My gait is fast. My goal is heaven. My road may
be narrow, my way rough, my companions few, but my guide is reliable and my
mission is clear.
I will not be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice or hesitate in the presence of the adversary. I will not negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.
I won't give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ.
I am a disciple of Jesus. I must give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes. And when He does come for His own, He'll have no problems recognizing me. My colors will be clear!
Find what is important to you. Stand for what you find is important and do so with every ounce of strength and vigor you possess.
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