the last round

monday started the last round of classes for my moody undergrad career. with the promise of graduation looming and the choices then to be made, i have been thinking a lot about the sovereignty and design of god lately. i found myself in my first hebrews class yesterday thinking about Hebrews 12:1-2, without going into too much detail the author basically says that we need not worry about what is in store but rather point our lives toward christ. he alone was not only the one who began the life journey with us but also is the one who will complete it. i love the way that v.2 describes christ as the "author and perfector". do we really realize that christ is now enthroned and constantly interceding between us and God to equip us with everything we need to be able to finish the walk of faith. there is a finish line approaching but we have the responsibility to cast off those things that drag us down. Christ will give us the power but it's interesting that we still have to forsake the issues that ensnare us.
this hit home for me lately. i find myself pleading with god to remove certain aspects of sin from my life, yet when faced with that very aspect i choose not to turn from it myself. the journey is guarenteed by christ to be able to be completed but i still have a personal investment and job to run.
the other thought from this passage that compares this journey to a race is the fact that it is not up to the racer to choose the route, rather it is already chosen for them and simply up to them to run giving every effort to do it well. what an encouragement as we face decisions and uncertainties about the future.
i am left with this question: am i willing to let go and with much effort strive toward christ.
i think many of our "stuggles" would be eliminated if we really gave our lives and the control of them over to the one who knows so much better than we ever could. Do i really believe God is who i confess him to be. think about it today. if we say God is sovereign and in total control our lives should reflect a peace and reality beyond compare.

these are just some reflections of today, challenge yourself to think, it's good for ya.