What stirs your affections for Jesus?
A couple of weeks ago at BULL (Campus Outreach meeting) Matt Chandler (Pastor of the Village Church in Texas) challenged us to not be complacent as to thinking that we gain our salvation by our works (legalist view), but to remember that Christ died to save us from ourselves, and the only way to receive salvation is through faith and hope in Jesus Christ. It was a great reminder of the Gospel, and I need to be reminded of it every day!
He also challenged us to think of things that stir our affection for Christ so that we may continue to find our joy in Christ. Here are a few of mine…
1.) Starting my morning early in the Word.
2.) Spending time with youth from my church, and seeing them grow in their walks with Christ. (I want to be a youth pastor after college.)
3.) MUSIC:
-Playing my guitar (sometimes I play outside when it’s warm. love that!)
– Singing (in worship, being goofy in the car/shower [thanks to katie backer for introducing me to the “singing with headphones in your ear really loudly and not being able to hear what you sing” game… fun stuff!), in choir, or while walking to class
– Listening to music and doing nothing else but sit in the presence of God…
– going to concerts, etc, etc, etc……
4.) Spending time with other guys…
5.) Getting time in the word with Drew Kirch every tuesday morning, and just talking about life, and encouraging each other in our walks with Christ.
6.) taking NAPS.
7.) driving my motorcycle and enjoying the scenery 
8.) Seeing others pursue an active faith instead of being complacent in their walk with Christ!
I did 8 things, because 8 is my lucky number!
I want to encourage you to think of things that stir your affections for Jesus, and dwell on those things, and rid yourself of things that rob your affection for Jesus.
Let me know- what things stir YOUR affection for Jesus? Be blessed!
