Reading the gospels recently I was struck by the way Jesus called individuals to follow Him.
And each one He called surely had to wrestle with leaving his specific worldly attachments.
The same thing is true today.
Jesus calls each of us as individuals. Not groups.
And we too need to individually make a break with what we think gives our lives security and meaning.
The fact Jesus calls you as an individual can make you feel alone.
And we don't like feeling alone. It seems unsafe.
But you're not alone. Ever.
Because though He calls you as an individual, He's always with you. Plus, He's brought you into the community of His saints.
And it's with this assurance, you're free to focus on serving Him in the unique place He has you... with your redeemed personality... in the power of His Spirit.