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Disciple by Juan Carlos Ortiz

I have a much better understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus after reading Disciple by Juan Carlos Ortiz. 

As soon as I read the first couple of pages, Ortiz goes straight to the “weak points” in my faith by questioning what “Lord” means to me. Do I really mean it when I say “Lord”? I felt convicted and asked God to forgive me for my selfishness, pride, and sinful nature. If Jesus is truly my Lord then my life belongs fully to Him, and I am called to submit to Him. I pray that whenever I say “Lord” I do so with a humble, repentant, and sincere heart.

As Luke 17:7-10 teaches, I am truly an unworthy servant who has only done my duty and cannot earn anything from God. Yet because of His grace and unconditional love, He sent Jesus to die for my sins and save me from the Kingdom of darkness. I’ve had many ups and downs in my spiritual journey, but one thing is clear to me: God has been faithful. He gave me opportunities to repent and return to Him, and I’m very grateful for His grace.

I still have a long way to go in the process of sanctification, but I’ve never been more excited and joyful to follow Christ. I believe God is changing me and directing my life. People close to me have noticed a difference in how I live now. At the same time, I pray that this growth will not lead to complacency and that I may continue to grow closer to God.

In closing, my worldview is now more aligned with my faith and it has changed the way I make decisions. Things that were important to me have become meaningless as God has helped me see my life in light of eternity. I realized that many of my decisions and worries were temporary and wouldn’t matter in a year, a month, or even a week after making a decision. I pray that God helps me to focus on what truly matters and on what has eternal value.