But, What About Me?

“I asked Dominique if she knew Jesus and she didn’t. So, I told her how to ask Him into her heart.” Since Kindergarten, Rhyan has made it her mission to ask every child and teacher in her class, in the class next to her, on the playground, and in the lunch room if they know Jesus. She’s been ridiculed and has gotten in trouble for speaking His name. While we tell her the importance of planting the seed, her passion drives her to water and over water. I can only think that her Jesus is so very proud of her.

But, what about me?

In his book, ‘Radical’, James Platt speaks of underground churches in countries without the freedom to worship or speak of Jesus. These men and women risk imprisonment, torture, even their lives and the lives of their family, yet they continue to spread His Word. I see my child written in between the lines of his book.

But, what about me?

I spend my life focused on my own agenda. I center my thoughts on our finances, working out, shopping, fussing over my house, coordinating our clothes. And my Bible is touched only a few spare minutes a day, as long as my day isn’t too busy. I see others in my life filled with peace and contentment.

But, what about me?

I’M SO SICK OF MYSELF! But, in a good way. I’m at a point where I deeply desire to die to my Self and live for Christ. I have the freedom to worship Him, to speak His name, to tell the whole world about Him. And yet I continue to ask myself, “How can I do that!”

The answer is very simple. How can I not.


Dear Lord,
I pray to die to my Self. I pray that, like Rhyan, I find myself talking about You to anyone near me. I pray that You set me on fire for You and that Your LOVE fills me up to overflowing to all that surround me. I praise You for my freedom. And I pray I start using it to the best of my ability.
In Your name,
Amen