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Arthur Ayotte delivers a spoken-word monologue about surrendering to Christ. The piece wrestles with temptation and sin, asking whether following Jesus demands too much from those who believe.
Arthur Ayotte delivers a spoken-word monologue about surrendering to Christ. The piece wrestles with temptation and sin, asking whether following Jesus demands too much from those who believe.
I've realized the only way to follow Christ is to let go of my life. And for many, that's too much to ask. To die of thyself, pick up the cross, and follow the boss, that's a Christian. Now to stand here and say I've never questioned him would be a sin, which is something we know too well. I asked a friend of mine, do you dwell with the Lord? And for a second they paused, looking for the right answer, but I knew their words were poisonous like cancer. They spoke from the flesh. They said, nah, I can do it myself. I looked at them touched. The once fresh fruit was crushed. Not too long ago they spoke of love that Jesus brought to them from above, but so quickly they withered and faded. Forgot about their sins and the one who paid it. Torn on a cross for your sake, took on a burden you could not take. But as soon as you do what's good and don't get rewarded the way you believe you should, it's like Satan grabs you by the hood, leads you through the woods, and tells you, you deserve better. I can give you whatever. I can make that weight on your shoulder light as a feather. You try not to listen, but he is relentless. Knocks on the door until you lose patience, and as soon as you let him in, it's too late. You may think you're strong enough, but there's a reason you're saved through faith. Because if it was by your power alone, hell would be 99% of the population's home for only one pass. And he sits at the right hand of the Father comfortably on a throne. I can't do this. Now is not the end, but remember, he is coming again. So let us follow in his steps, and with every breath, let us worship him. Thank you. Thank you.
