After we give our lives completely over to Christ, we must remember that He controls all things and knows how everything will end up for us. Everyday we breathe a new breath, the idea of Christ holding us together and allowing us to do so becomes overwhelming. This is no better talked about in the letter from Paul to the Philippians. In the book Paul says "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Phil.1:21 NIV). This statement is the purest form of surrender and trust. In this one statement Paul states that he does not worry about the next hour, day, week, month or any length of time. He knew everyday was a gift and was given to us because Christ has a purpose for our lives. The only reason we are alive is because we have a purpose. Even with this profound declaration, Paul takes it to a whole different level when he said for him to die would be gain to him. He had nothing to fear, no second thoughts of what awaited him after the grave. He showed no fear because he sought the face of Christ for strength when all seemed to be going wrong. Even when he waited for the day of his execution, he showed no less faith then he did at the beginning of his ministry. If Paul could trust Christ to the graves of martyrdom, why can't we trust him with our daily lives. Paul trusted Christ so much he did not fear death but, found it to be a reward. If we are to truly trust Christ we need to put our daily lives into His hands and have faith enough to know He will take care of us. We should not fear what tomorrow brings because Christ is in control and will not allow anything to happen to you that is not for the good of the kingdom. Everything can be used of Christ. So, if you allow your mind to be transformed now is time to begin anew and not fear because if Christ is for us, then who can be against us. Dare to start over and not fear because to live is Christ and to die is eternal gain.
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