The Fellowship of the Unashamed

I found this on Ryan's blog - it defines my heart's cry, my passion, my commitment. I pray all of you can embrace it for yourselves.

"It is purported that this confession was found in the journal of a young pastor in Zimbabwe who had been martyred for his faith. It is the most compelling commitment to Christ I know."

I am part of the “Fellowship of the Unashamed.”I have Holy Spirit power.The die has been cast.I’ve stepped over the line.The decision has been made.I am a disciple of His.I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity.I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded.I now live by his presence, lean by faith, love by patience, live by prayer, and labor by power.My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my guide reliable, my mission clear.I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, diluted, or delayed.I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.I won’t give up, shut up, let up, or slow up ’til I’ve preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ.I am a disciple of Jesus.I must go ’til He comes, give ’til I drop, preach ’til all know, and work ’til He stops.And when He comes to get His own, He’ll have no problems recognizing me-my colors will be clear.