When Jesus Can Die for Me, I Can Live for Him

There are some truths that strike the heart so deeply, they leave us forever changed. One of those truths is this: If Jesus could die for me, then I can live for Him.

Let that sink in.

Jesus didn’t just die for the world. He died for me. For you. He gave up His life, His comfort, His throne in heaven, to take on the weight of my sin and shame. And not because I deserved it, but because He loved me even when I was far from Him.

When I reflect on the brutality of the cross and the love that held Him there, I realize how small my daily excuses are. Jesus didn’t hesitate. He didn’t say, “Let me think about it,” or “Only if they change first.” He saw my brokenness and chose to pay the price anyway.

So how can I respond?

I can live for Him.

Not out of guilt, but out of gratitude.

Not to earn His love, but because I already have it.

Living for Jesus doesn’t mean I’ll be perfect. It means I’ll be willing. Willing to surrender. Willing to love. Willing to obey even when it’s hard. Willing to follow where He leads, to speak truth in love, and to walk with humility and compassion.

It means my life becomes a thank you letter to the One who gave everything for me.

It means:

    •    Choosing grace over grudges

    •    Extending mercy because I’ve received mercy

    •    Saying no to sin, not because I’m strong, but because He gives me strength

    •    Trusting Him in the valleys and giving Him glory on the mountaintops

    •    Reflecting His love in how I treat others

Jesus didn’t just die to give me a ticket to heaven. He died to give me abundant, purposeful, joy filled life here and now. And if He could carry the cross for me, I can carry mine for Him.

So today, I choose to live for the One who died for me.

Not perfectly.

But faithfully.

Because love like His deserves my everything.

Closing Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for dying for me when I didn’t deserve it. Help me to live for You, not just in the big moments, but in the small, quiet choices of everyday life. Let my life reflect Your love. Strengthen me to follow You, to serve You, and to honor You with everything I am. Amen.

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20

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Krstyn

Hello, I'm Krstyn. By day, I’m a child of God, wife, mommy, kids uber driver, dinner cooker, and a few things in between. By night, I’m usually wrapped up on the floor, eating a bowl of pickles with tabasco sauce, watching Disney’s reruns with my kids. Believe it or not, I’m living my best life. I’m married to Vinnie. He’s a contract officer in the US Military and a life coach. He’s my biggest cheerleader, and my drive to be a better version of myself. We’ve got two beautiful kiddos! Parenthood changed my entire life. I am not the person I was before I had kids. When they tell you to enjoy your youth because those years are the best years of your life, they were wrong. I learn so much each day through my kids and the life lessons they given me are a true blessing. We had seven addresses changes so far. Currently we are in the great Pacific Northwest, surrounded by lots of rain and sweet neighbors. Life has been a little slower here, and “I love it.” I hope you find inspiration here. It probably won’t be in the form of over the moon worthy images or “Pinterest-worthy” posts. But at the very least, I hope you’ll be able to find a real place to connect, be inspired, and share on this crazy, beautiful journey through life, parenthood, and everything in between.

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