Christians are a people who are supposed to live their lives to the full in the service of God, who has secured for us a place in eternity. Because Christ owned us by purchasing us with His very own blood, He has the right to tell us what to do with our lives, and in fact He did tell us what to do. Are we doing it?

Many Christians say they want to serve God with all they have, but don't. Many say that they love God with their lives, but are actually afraid and reluctant to suffer for His sake. The very thought of Christ bleeding dry on the cross, being abandoned by the very people He loved, and even forsaken by God who sent Him for the purpose of redeeming us, should break our hearts and make us realise that we are indebted to Him forever.

No "calling," no "anointing," no "destiny" can ever and should ever compare to the cross of Christ when it comes to motivating us to live for God with all we've got. It's not because of us. It's all because of Him.

Do you want to love God and live for Him with all you have? Here are some verses that will give you reasons to do so.