To Believe is more than a thought

“Trusting Christ does not take the form of merely believing certain things about him. Moreover, knowing the “right answers” does not mean we truly believe them. To believe them means that we are set to act as if these “right answers” are true. Perhaps the hardest thing for sincere Christians to come to grips with is the level of real unbelief in their own lives: the unformulated skepticism about Jesus that permeates all dimensions of their being and undermines the efforts they do make toward Christlikeness.”

Excerpt From:
Willard, Dallas. “Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice.” NavPress. iBooks.
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God can be funny sometimes. I was just thinking about this yesterday, and then read about it during my evening devotions. I grew up in the church and therefore, know a lot of "Christian stuff." I even preach and teach about it all the time. The trouble is, sometimes I wonder if I really believe it. 

Do not get me wrong, I am not turning my back on the Lord or anything to that degree, but I tell people to let go of everything and run to Christ. Then I come home to all my safety and comforts. I cling to the things that are not necessarily bad, but are still worldly.  If I truly believe that Christ was all I need, wouldn't I be more willing to give these pathetic comfort and pleasures up?

I do believe Lord. May my actions show it. May my life show it. May my integrity show it.