I think about my generation and this time we've been given, along with all the history we've inherited. We've been given such a chance to change things for the better, to redefine the function of the church, to live out a (the) pure Gospel that is free from secular humanism and vain/empty traditions. We have the chance to set higher standards, loving courageously, forgiving completely, speaking words that restore dignity, spreading the fragrance of Christ wherever we go, releasing his grace, mercy, and justice. Marked by compassion and purity and wisdom, living with clear eyes, a clear mind, a clear heart, connected to the Holy Spirit regardless of circumstances or emotions.

That even in the face of persecution, we would love. Even in the face of diluted truth and anti-God toleration, we would still love, still hope, still believe, still shine for Him, living out in our lives the fullness of Truth that cannot be neutralized or downsized. That no one could put a basket over our light...

I've been feeling strongly the last few weeks a weightiness to the standard of God's call and election. Some people say that the call of the Nazirite is a thing for the Old Testament, citing John the Baptist as the last to walk in that call. I'm no Bible scholar, so I don't know how to even tackle that question. However, I can contend that consecration must be the lifestyle we embrace, to effectively walk on the battle fields that we will face in the coming days.

Unspotted from the world.