Reach

Look around you. This is what you've been given, what God has blessed you with.  Now it is time to take these blessings, this life, and live it striving to reach out, not only to others, but to God Himself.  Consider the time we take on Facebook, watching tv, or procrastinating in a given day.  Would it really hurt us to give up at least some of this time to reach out to someone in need, to reach over that proverbial line, or to reach up to Him?  

It is not supposed to be easy, any good and meaningful relationships we have in life are ones that have taken a little work.  God is no different.  He has laid the groundwork, clearly displaying His affections for us on the cross, and demonstrating His undying love for us.  Now we must simply respond by spending time with Him, getting into His word, and spreading His love to those who so desperately need to hear it. 

Verses:

Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.

~Romans 6:13

Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity.

~John 12:25

It is truly amazing what we can gain in this life by giving it up; again, easier said than done, but the results are worth it.  By giving up our plans and our control for the ones that He has created specifically for us, we are declaring our acceptance of His gift of life.  We are reaching back up to God, allowing Him into our hearts, and loving Him in return for all He has done.  Reach out to Him, reach out to others, and give God some of the time He so rightfully deserves.  You will not end up disappointed.