Fit to Serve

I just listened to a sermon by John Bevere about being fit to serve in the army of Christ.
It was interesting-
He spoke on touchy issues like comfort, money and relationships; the things that distract us from effectively serving in the body of Christ.

I realized that He (God) is completely sufficient, or, rather, more than enough for me.
I realized that I really don't need to be worrying about things that aren't necessary.

Example:
A) conversation that is not pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.
B) how things are going to turn out.
C) how I may seem to others.

These all seem fairly easy to understand, and possibly easy to execute.
But I really started thinking about this, and why its so hard to be fit for Christ.

I came to the conclusion that it shouldn't be.

If we all honestly gave a crap-
If we honestly and truly were serious about our faith-
If we all truly love Christ, and what He did for us-
(He died for us in the most gruesome way possible)
If we realized the impact we have on people-
If we were hurt by the things that hurts God
If we were sensitive to His spirit
If we were willing to die to ourselves
If we weren't worried about what "the worlds" thought

how amazing would that be.
how much would we impact the places around us.

helping a homeless couple wouldn't be so unusual
helping the elderly would be normal
clothing the naked would be happening more often
all of the ministry opportunities we hear wouldn't be so crazy and more regular

we wouldn't be asking for VOLUNTEERS-
we would be APPOINTING soldiers fit the serve the kingdom.

That is essentially my thought proccess of today as of 1:14pm

Dear God,
I ask that You condition me to serve in Your kingdom's army.
I ask that You test me, push me, and motivate me to do well in Your eyes.
I want to set an example to others of what a Godly man looks like.
I don't want to be prideful God, so humble me.
Let me see myself only through the light of Your grace.
Give me excellence, all the while still holding onto humility.
I pray for the hearts of my friends who aren't saved God, that You chase after them,
shake, crack and break down the walls they have put up in regards to letting You in.
I want them to hurt so bad that they realize that they've needed You all along.
Test my brothers and sisters in You, that they will also strive to serve You more effectively.

I love you,
In Jesus' name-
Amen.