But God…it’s too darn hard.
“Follow me.” Matthew 9:9
But God…what if I fail miserably?
“Follow me.” Matthew 8:22
But God…what if what I’m feeling you call me to do is too painful–too challenging?
“Follow me.” Matthew 4:19
But God…I have everything I need right here and things are good in my life.
“Follow me.” Matthew 10:38
But God…how can I possibly step out of my comfort zone? What if……..”
“Follow me.” Matthew 16:24
But God…it will cost money and so many sacrifices will have to be made.”
“Follow me.” Matthew 19:21
But God…I am weak, tired, weary, lacking faith, and discouraged.”
“Follow me.” Mark 1:17
But God…There is so much at risk. What if my friends and family don’t support me? Goodness, what it they disown me?
“Follow me.” Mark 2:14
But God…what about my own family and their comforts?
“Follow me.” Mark 8:34
But God…my faith is smaller than a mustard seed.
“Follow me.” Mark 10:21
But God…I just don’t know if I can do this. I don’t have what it takes.
“Follow me.” Luke 5:27
But God…can I trust you in this? Really? Can I?
“Follow me.” Luke 9:23
But God…I don’t want to walk on the water right now–I like it here where things are calm.
“Follow me.” Luke 9:59
But God…can you see that my family is happy with the way things are right now?
“Follow me.” Luke 9:61
But God…how can I know for sure that I have heard your still small voice?
“Follow me.” Luke 14:27
But God…you listening? How will this ever come together?
“Follow me.” Luke 18:22
But God…do you think you could give this little assignment to somebody else? Please?
“Follow me.” John 1:43
But God…what if things fall apart and my world comes crashing down?
“Follow me.” John 8:12
But God…I’m afraid of failure.
“Follow me.” John 10:27
But God…give it all up? Seriously?
“Follow me.” John 12:26
But God…{insert a great reason not to do something}
“Follow me.” John 21:19
But God…{insert just one more great excuse}
“Follow me.” John 21:22
Sound familiar?
Excuses. Excuses. Excuses. All very valid, of course.
Yikes!
Okay. Okay. Okay. I think I get it, Lord.
I’m out of excuses. Completely. There are none.
I will follow you with reckless abandon…come what may.
God, you are trustworthy, dependable, good, kind, loving, patient, abounding in grace and mercy. Faithful and True is your name–how can I possibly not trust you with everything I have?
“Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
