Getting Closer to the Lord

It is clear, that the Christianity of today is lacking in the area of being what a Christian was in the first century. The apostles of old knew they needed to daily depend upon and submit to Jesus Christ. Without this they realized they could nothing of any value at all. Today, we seem to have it all figured out without the Lord. We never spend time in His presence all week but then we feel as if we are just going to waltz into the church on Sunday morning to worship and praise Him. We need to realize how pridefully arrogant we are when we do not have a relationship with the Lord, yet claim to be a "chosen generation, a royal priesthood."
I bring this to our attention not to beat down, but to build up. We must realize where we are not, if we are ever to get to where we need to be. God is longing, seeking and drawing on those who will worship Him in Spirit and in Truth! My quick question to you is, "Will you be that person?"
Will you be the one who doesn't worry what cost comes to them when bending down to pick up your cross? Will you be the one that the Lord can count on no matter what He is needing done?
Let me encourage you child of God, "be strong in the Lord"! Don't settle for less than what God has for you. Rise up in the strength that comes from knowing Christ as our Savior and be victorious for the kingdom of God!