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Imagine yourself on a journey. You have traveled far and have experienced many things along the way – Sorrow…Joy. Fear…trust. Anxiety… patience. Hate…love. Whether weary or invigorated from this walk of life, eventually – you will come to a crossroads, where real life…meets real faith.
A crossroads signifies a point of decision. Two roads lie ahead of you, and you must choose one. One road says “I can do life on my own. I can trust in myself. I don’t need any help.” The other road says, “I need God. I need Him to guide me through this confusing, scary, excruciating-at-times life. I desperately need His help!”
My 2-year old son Caleb is constantly saying, “NO - I do it!” He is so confident that despite his toddler mind and body, he can accomplish anything. We all know that this is certainly not true…a 2 year old cannot lift a heavy object or reach something on the top shelf. His fingers are not coordinated enough to button up his shirt or tie his shoes. Although quite stubborn at times, and extremely determined – at some point, Caleb comes to the realization that if he really wants something, he’s going to need help. Often as parents, we’ll let him try…knowing that he will fail. What does that teach him? It teaches him that it’s ok to be dependent on those who are capable. It’s ok to ask for help!
We are fearfully and wonderfully made (Ps. 139:14), but gosh-darnit, we can’t do life without Someone who is bigger than us. Someone who is capable. Someone who knows us better than we know ourselves, who knows our weaknesses and our strengths, who sees the big picture and holds the map of our lives.
That “Someone” is Jesus Christ. Jesus is more than capable of helping us accomplish this thing called life! Not only did he create us and the world we live in, but walked the earth in human form. He knows the pains and hardships of life on earth. He knows what it’s like to face temptation, He knows what it’s like to be rejected. He knows what it’s like to be stabbed in the back. He knows what its like to cry, to laugh, to be hungry and to love. He understands our weakness and like any loving parent, he wants to help us when we need help!
Are you at a crossroads today? Has your life come to a point of decision? Are you at a point where you have realized that living on your own strength is not enough to get you through?
If this is the first time you have come to this crossroads, and would like to commit your life to Jesus Christ, I encourage you to read this. Secondly, I encourage you to tell someone that you made this decision! Sharing your new-found freedom in Christ with others will solidify this commitment in your heart. And thirdly – get involved in a church family! Crossroads Vineyard Church (located in Fredericksburg, VA) would love to have you!! (See website link for information, directions, etc)
Desperate for More,
Christina Lowery
Co-pastor, Crossroads Vineyard Church
