My project director gave us some homework. :)

So for the next four days I'll be going through a passage and writing thoughts here.

Round 1
Christ’s Purpose – John 17:1-5
Do you seek God’s glory first and foremost?

Jesus Prays for Himself

(1)After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. (2)For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. (3)Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. (4)I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. (5)And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began".

This is a pretty powerful passage. Because Jesus died for our sins so we could spend eternity with God, we are Jesus' brothers and sisters and heirs to the Kingdom of God. As Christians He commands us to spread the good news! How many times do we pass up this opportunity? How many times do we ignore the stir in our spirit to talk to someone about Christ? And why? Because we're scared? Because we may be persecuted? Jesus says that we must pick up our cross and follow Him. For those of you who have seen The Passion of the Christ, I'm sure you can recall the image of Christ lugging His cross up a hill -- it was not an easy task! It sure wasn't comfortable. And we do not have it nearly as tough as He did -- I don't think any of us are sweating blood, literally or figuratively over a situation! We should have God glorifying lives 24/7/365. Yes, we are human, we screw up, but if God sees us making the effort He WILL bless us for it. I encourage you, no matter how bad things are, to go to Christ and make things right with Him. He can pull you out of ANY pit. Living in Christ, receiving His joy even when things seem to be falling apart... it's one of the trippyest things ever! When you flesh is freaking out, screaming, but your spirit is still and joyful... you know you're doing something right then! Christ's purpose was to be sacrificed so that we could spend eternity with our heavenly Father. And we should be multiplying and building UP the Kingdom of God while we are hear. Easier said then done?... perhaps. But when you are operating in the Holy Spirit BAM! anything can happen. Bask in His presence people... HE IS HERE! Soak in the glory of God and spread it all around!!!!

I am sooooo pumped for Australia! :-D