My name is Melinda.

I love Jesus and I want to live my life in such a way that, everything I do pleases Him.

I want to be holy, even as He is holy.

I want to know what it means to live in the fullness of Christ.

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I'm discovering though, that the only way to do that, is through denying myself, and by taking up my cross to follow Him. 

 

But, it's so hard.

It's so counter-cultural in this me-centered world.

The denying of self, and the taking up of a cross requires a lifestyle change that stands in direct contrast to the world in which we live. It's a lifestyle that looks different than that of others; even of most Christians. 

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But, I've discovered that it's really, the only way to living a life that's filled with joy. I haven't got it all figured out yet. I still struggle with dying to self. I still get caught up in counterfeit treasures. I make mistakes and I often fall to my knees in repentance.

 

But it's okay. This lifestyle change from selfishness to holiness will be a lifelong journey and even though I may lose my way and stumble through at times, I know that I'm not walking it alone. I'm following Jesus and He knows the way.

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