What have you ever done with all your might?
When asked this question, most will say, "Nothing, really." A few will describe an attempt to win a relationship with someone. Then there are those who have gone after achievements in fields such as the arts or sports. Generally, the question is met with little reflection, because most people do not identify with such intensity.
For the Soldier of The Cross, the question is a bottom line to each day.
This is not about an adrenaline level that reflects effort or excitement. This is simply about a commitment that is unwavering. It is about agreeing with God.
To love God, there must be a willingness to allow Him anything and everything.
It means when He reveals that there must be a change, there is immediate agreement.
It means when He calls, obedience goes into action before knowing where the first step should be.
It means asking to be changed and learning to thank Him for the hard things.
It means deciding that faith is more beautiful than sight.
It means praying when you don't feel like it.
It means telling Him that you submit to the death of the flesh.
It means speaking in season and out of season.
Your body is His.
Your faculties are His.
Your money is His.
So is your time. Your family. Your reputation.
Your personal property is not yours, and He can do whatever He wills with it in order to Glorify Himself.
Soldier, when did you first determine to be His?
Has anything changed? Is He less attractive?
Tell Him again.
Alone and aloud.