I often feel like a failure for not living the completely new life that Jesus has made possible for me, or at least the life I picture should be the result of his awesome self pervading everything I know -- the life of burdenless vitality, marked by productivity, extraordinary relationships and complete well-being.

Instead I sit down to watch a movie mystery in lieu of cleaning my room, wander the entire world wide web rather than take the slightest peek at my homework, go long periods of time without exercising and occasionally forget to text people back.


I could use some help, a little motivation maybe? I want to please God with my life, to live like I appreciate everything Hes done for me... it's just.. where do I start? Is my failure to live a set-apart, distinct life rooted in something deeper? Perhaps I understand what Hes done for me, but only in my head, not in my heart...

Change my heart, oh God...

You are the potter
I am the clay
Mold me and make me
This is what I pray