In the past few years, many have found themselves re-evaluating their priorities and how they spend their time. COVID played a role within that evaluation, but other events – personally or globally – have also caused us to examine what we do and why we do it. As a result, for many, our commitments have shifted.
So then, what does it mean to be committed to Jesus as a disciple? This past Sunday, we heard some strong texts that may seem extreme. Jesus didn’t mince words about the truth that discipleship is more than a spectator sport. Discipleship is something that asks something of us.
What, specifically, does discipleship ask of us? The answer to that question is as unique as each of us. And, we can never be certain what it is that Jesus may ask of us as his disciples. However, we do know this: at the core, what Jesus desires from us is to live in relationship with God.
So this week, as you ponder your walk of discipleship, consider using this prayer by Lancelot Andrewes (1555-1626). Offer yourself into God’s care, and open yourself to the Spirit’s transformation.
I give myself to you Lord,
I give myself to you.
All that I am
All that I have been
All that I hope to be,
I give myself to you Lord.
I give myself to you,
In joy and in sorrow
In sickness and in health
In success and in failure,
I give myself to you Lord,
I give myself to you.
In darkness and in light
In trouble and in joy
In time and for eternity,
I give myself to you, Lord,
I give myself to you.