Christ-centered Life

We are born self-centered; the goal of the Christian life is to become Christ-centered. Early on, it seems so simple. In every situation, just put Christ first and ask yourself what would Jesus do. It’s easy to say but it’s hard to do.

Have you ever had any experience that every moment that you seek to do something for the Lord, something keeps getting in the way?  And it’s YOU! Welcome aboard. Me too

To give over control of our lives to Christ is completely against our own sinful self-centered nature. It’s hard to do. Trying to make Christ the center of our lives is like trying to train a pet pig not to root in the yard. It might not be impossible, but it is sure difficult to train an animal not to do something that is ingrained in its nature.

The other frustrating part of seeking to live a Christ centered life is once you think you are doing well, all of a sudden you recognize another area of your life that needs to be surrendered. It’s like pealing an onion. You remove one layer, only to find another.

To live centered on Christ is the difference between the LIFE that God desires for us and just living life with “faith” being a part of it. When we view our faith as simply a “piece of the pie” of our life as a whole, then we end up just living our life how ever we see fit and then when the time comes we do the religious thing. When we live like this, we may think that we are ok and that we have a balanced life, but this is not the Life that Jesus has for us. This way only leads to mediocrity in our faith and for many will lead to giving up the faith all together.

But to live Christ centered is to truly find Life the way it was meant to be lived. This is the life in which Christ (note: not religion – but relationship with God through Christ by the Holy Spirit) is the center around which all of lifes activities revolve. When our relationship with Christ is the center, it will impact every area of life and that is what it was meant to be like!

So what should you do if you truly desire to live a Christ-centered life. Here’s some tips:

1. You can’t transform yourself. Only God can truly change your life and enable you to be like Christ. So start by spending time in God’s Word. Any scripture will do, it is all inspired and helpful. Just read and try to understand, God will do the rest.
2. Find some Christ-like friends who will speak to you honestly. Everyone needs a friend who is close enough to point out their mistakes.
3. Find a support group, a.k.a. a local church. Even Tarzan had Cheeta, Si Buta dari Gua Hantu had Kliwon and you and I need other believers who will strengthen and encourage us. Join support group nearby.
4. When you fall down, get up. Every believer sins, but we must learn to seek forgiveness and try again.
5. Finally, be patient. One day in heaven we will be completely transformed to the image of Christ, but for now we must be content to slowly forge ahead.

To live Christ centered is to truly Live. It is the way to find wholeness and to experience the power of God in every aspect of life.

Have a nice day…

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