If life is a river, then pursuing Christ requires swimming upstream. When we stop swimming, or actively following Him, we automatically begin to be swept downstream.
Or, to use another metaphor more familiar to city people, we are on a never-ending downward escalator. In order to grow, we have to turn around and sprint up the escalator, putting up with the perturbed looks from everyone else who is gradually moving downward.
I believe that much of the American churchgoing population, while not specifically swimming downstream, is slowly floating away from Christ. It isn’t a conscious choice, but it is nonetheless happening because little in their lives propels them towards Christ.
- from CRAZY LOVE by Francis Chan
This is the best post i’ve ever seen.
I’m thinking about putting on my myspace page…
do you mind? I want everyone to get a dose of this one.
love you B.
miss you tons.
God always sends just the right message at just the right time! Thanks!
Mackenzie – Sure! Make sure to give Francis the credit…I’m just the messenger.
Victoria – You’re welcome. Reading that I thought, “this is way too good and true not to share.” For more goodness, read CRAZY LOVE – great book.
Thanks for reading!
I so agree with this. I actually think about this type of thing a lot, but I can never put it in words as well! love it, thanks for posting it.