This Is My Why

Written By Sandy Hafeez
Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Thats where it began, this passage. My Christ fulfilled His redemption plan for me - He came dressed in humanity, lived it perfectly, died grusimly then rose victoriously! #shout

And as He was about to go back to send us the Helper and sit at the right hand of The Father to intercede for me. He left us a commission. To teach, to pass on to others who He is, wherever we go, whatever we’re doing, pointing people to Him, helping those who meet him grow to maturity, those who are mature encouraging them to stand firm and keep the fire lit. All for His Glory, for the purpose of making disciples - followers of Christ!

Discipleship is an offering of Love to my God who gave it all to redeem me. Yes I don’t get it right all the time, I drop the ball, I don’t follow up, I sometimes give not so good counsel and I at times try to make it more about me than Him. I embrace these faults in repentance. This warring reminds me that I need Jesus, so it also keeps me reminding those I disciple that they need Him - it keeps me pointing them to Him and not myself. Because I am not Him, but He is with me, He is in Me!

And in my obedience He uses these precious relationships to grow and sharpen me - to hold me accountable to areas of growth and change in my own life. #ThisIsMyWhy

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Sandy Hafeez

Sandy is a communicator at heart - whether its  writing on her blog or speaking to  a group of women - she relishes in sharing the truth of God's Word and how its applicable  to everyday life situations.  She’s a lover of God’s Word, family, community, and really good coffee. She's the wife to Moe and mother of two boys, ages  7 and 4.  After working in college ministry for over 13 years and moving around a bit,  she and her family now live in Atlanta were they are members of Cornerstone Church. Her husband serves as a Pastor there and she serves by caring for and equipping the community group leaders . She enjoys baking and evening escapes to local coffee shops, where she blogs and spends intentional time with women from her church.

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