What did you give up?

 It was our pleasure to carry soccer balls to Kenya for Zeb's Foundation. Kariz is a Pastor in Nairobi who has a deep heart for kids and prisoners and believes in the power of the Gospel. He was saved as a young man and continues his ministry in the slums of Nairobi. One statement he made as he shared his testimony has stuck with me: "After I was born-again, I still didn't have work for about 5 years. I couldn't steal anymore, since I gave my life to Christ, so I ate out of the garbage dump." Wow! What excuses do we use to continue in the "old ways" we practiced in the past? What convictions will we follow no matter what happens or what is required? I have to ask myself this today and every day. Kariz has chosen to STAY in the slums with his wife and kids to minister to the people there. And you can see the JOY that radiates with his obedience. What will I give up?