This question was asked by my supervisor while serving in Kenya last semester. One of our first meetings he asked this question. And to be honest I never really took it to heart and contemplated the question and answered it. But of course every Christian would say “yes, He is worth it.” But really stop and think for a minute. Is He REALLY worth it? Does your life display that you think Jesus is worth it. Is he worth giving up somethings, worth going through hard times and not giving knowing He has brought you to the rough situation. Lately I have realized myself really contemplating this question. My personal opinion is YES. He is worth every bit of me. Everything I do HE is worth it. When I felt the Lord calling me to Africa I could have said no. So much of me wanted to stay here in my comfort zone, not leave my family, my boyfriend at the time, not take a semester off and many other things. But instead I chose to step out on faith and GO. In no way am I trying to “show off” or “one up” anyone. Im using my Africa trip to fully explain whats on my heart. So as I am going into a new chapter of life my heart so desperately says yes He is worth it. But so much about this new chapter scares the mess out of me and has me contemplating this question. But still I choose to say yes.
Here is lyrics from a song that has really been on my heart lately.
“I’m saying yes to You
And no to my desires
I’ll leave myself behind
And follow You
I’ll walk the narrow road
’cause it leads me to You
I’ll fall but grace
Will pick me up again
I’ve counted up the cost
Oh I’ve counted up the cost
Yes I’ve counted up the cost
And You are worth it
I do not need safety
As much as I need You
You’re dangerous
But Lord You’re beautiful
I’ll chase You through the pain
I’ll carry my cross
’cause real love
Is not afraid to bleed
Jesus
Take my all
Take my everything
I’ve counted up the cost
And You’re worth everything.”
just a sinner saved by grace 