Stephanie

Lately, God has really been showing me a lot about stepping out to be the person He has called me to be.

I went to that place of complacency where I was just going to church to go. I was just there. I would go the whole day sometimes without uttering a single prayer or even thought to God. I had the security. I felt comfortable.

Music speaks to me more than anything else does most of the time. One day I heard a new song from Britt Nicole (which I did a music segment on), and the song "The Lost Get Found" hit me in a very hard way.

The lyrics speak about not letting your fire and passion to share Jesus Christ with everyone go out. When I was first saved, I was so pumped up to spread the joy that I had down in my soul. Over time, when you go through the same routine over and over again, your fire dims. The heat you felt becomes mild. You go to church, you feel the same throughtout the service.

After hearing her song, I was like..wow. If I go around moping and not willing to share my undying love for jesus Christ, then who will ever ask me about it? If I act the same as everyone else, why would anyone see the point in changing their life and giving it to Jesus?

Jesus called his people to be a "peculiar" generation. That doesn't necessarily mean weird (even though I have that down, haha), it means to not be afraid to be different. Standing out can be scary. I am a shy girl, and the thought of being recogznied used to terrify me. But I want people to notice me. Actually, I don't care if they notice me. I want them to notice my love for Jesus, and His love for me. I want them to see the happiness that He has given me. I want them to be curious to ask what this "Jesus" has done for me.

I want to live my life and let His love shine through me. I want Him to use me for His will. I want my passion to be ignited to serve Him the best that I can.

I am tired of sitting back, safe in the middle of the circle with everyone else. I want to step out, be different, be the light He has made me to be.

Daily, you are around people who are going through all kinds of struggles. Sometimes, just letting them know you are there for them and that you care for them, and that you will pray for them and their situation can be enough to make them re-evaluate their troubled time. Love everyone, and never been ashamed to help someone or share your faith with them. That is how The lost get found.

Strive every day to be who God had called you to be; who he is molding you into. Don't be afraid to be different for His sake. He is worth everything.