Living Life for Christ Alone

A few nights ago, I began to pray through the things that were bothering me most about my life. So many things had been throwing me off balance, and I was definitely not  content with where I was. After praying through everything, I settled down and whispered to my God, "I'm Yours."  Without hesitation, He whispered back to me, "Sandie, I'm yours." 

Jesus is the only One who can see the deepest secrets in your soul and not love you any less. Jesus is the only Friend who always seeks to be with you, even when you push Him away. Jesus is the only Person who hangs onto every word you say, even when what you say reflects the inherent sinfulness of your soul.  Jesus is the only One who hangs on to your hand, even when you let go of His. Jesus is the only Guide who gives direction even when you don't listen. Jesus is the only Savior who died to save your soul, even when you were yet a sinner. Jesus is the only Counselor who gives counsel even when you don't esteem His counsel highly. Jesus is the only One who looks for you even when you aren't seeking to be found. Jesus is the only God who never gives up on you even when you have given up on Him. ...Why, then, is it, that we, though being loved so marvelously, seek to find solace in the mediocre things in life?  Friends, Jesus is the One who satisfies all the cra...