I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.................a beautiful hymn. What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means.....to me...it means my everything. I often have to ask myself just how much I am willing to follow. It should be an immediate response of all the way. But if I am being truthful, my response is ....well Lord, it's like this......and then I give some excuse as to why I can't go all the way. The bottom line is do I trust Jesus in the midst of the storm like I do when the storm has passed? Do I trust Him to take the first step in faith on a big decision that points a different direction than what the world thinks I should go? Am I willing to quit a job for another job with less income and benefits? Am I willing to listen for the still small voice? Can I tell the difference between what God says and what someone else is saying?

The only answer that comes to mind is to get in His Word! That is the only way I will know the truth and direction. Sadly it has taken many years to get this concept in my head. And there are times He has to tell me several times to get my attention. Thank you Jesus for being willing to give me one more last chance. That is what my little one says when she knows she has about pushed every button I have......" would you give me one more last chance?" The apple doesn't fall far from the tree does it?