The greatest example of Crazy Love

Many have heard about the new book club Angie Smith is putting together. Her blog readers have chosen "Crazy Love" to begin this amazing and wonderful club. I decided to jump on board. I have never done a book club, don't even read books except The Bible and my children's books. However, I want to dig deeper, search harder, gain knowledge and passion and love for the Lord who has created EVERYTHING! Do you get that? EVERYTHING! My mind can not even grasp the multitude of His existence and what He has created. However, I am trying and as I begin to read this book my heart has fallen more in love with the God that I want to worship and live for daily. I sure have fallen short, thought more about myself, sat comfortable in my home that is furnished, a closet of clothes, two bathrooms to choose from to use, ate at McDonalds this week without thinking twice, and bought new clothes for the children to start school. My selfish sinful nature of want and wealth has withered away my relationship with God. I am an imperfect person living a life that is far from the life God has chosen for me. All I am is a filthy rag washed clean by the grace of God because of his love for me. This world is not about me or you, it is about the God who loves us, controls us, moves us, directs us, who is with us at all times. This book Crazy Love will stir your heart to live out your life the way God has intended you to live. It will move you and make you think about what your short life here on Earth is meant for. God created you, He knew who before you were made and you have purpose.
Many, including myself, question God. Who are we to question Him. We don't even know what tomorrow will bring for us or if we will even be here for it. But our God holds the timeline to each one of you, He knows what tomorrow will bring. He knows exactly what your day will look like tomorrow. Yet, we think we can question Him!
I know one question that many of us ask is this... Why doesn't God stop the hunger, poor, homeless in this world? He could just stop it since He is in control. Don't you think God wants us to stop the starvation and death of innocent children? To show love and grace to those who do not know Him. By doing so, we are being drawn closer to Him. We are His disciples. God uses us to bring the lost to Him. Us, as Americans, are rich compared to this world. Yet, day after day, I hear people say "I am broke or poor!" We have hardened our hearts with wealth and money. Have you honestly looked at what all you have? Lets compare ourselves to the rest of this world by taking a minute and reading the words of this amazing woman who lives in Uganda at the young age of 20 years old. She is truly living out the life that all of us, who call ourselves Christians, should strive and want to live. Her blog is the greatest example of Crazy Love and the act of living for God. Are you giving God everything you have or just your leftovers? Just the last few minutes before falling asleep or whatever is left after paying bills, eating out, buying clothes, getting that morning latte? God, is my Father, the Father, of us all. He longs for a relationship with you, to love Him, talk to Him, be passionate for Him and to go into the world and show others what He has given you.
This book Crazy Love is changing my life. I would encourage everyone to dig in, get your feet wet, think about the life that you are living. This life here on Earth is not about how big your house is and how much money you make because when you die is means nothing. Do you want to be known for the earthly things of this world or for the love and passion you have for God and for His people? To be remembered for the impact you left by your actions and how much you gave for God. Is it the life that God has called for you to live? Are you truly in love with God, with all you heart, mind, and soul?
Think about it...Pray about it...Do something about it...