ALL IN

I continually reflect on my spiritual journey and mission for 2025: to go HIGHER, to go DEEPER, and to return back to a FIRST LOVE RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS! In other words, returning to a simple, intimate, day-by-day, moment-by- moment walk with Jesus!

"ALL IN” is a follow-up to my February 2025 writing “Return to your First Love.” I was truly blessed, enriched, and encouraged after attending the 2025 One Conference. The theme was “ALL IN” for Jesus. Throughout the weekend the presence of God manifested through powerful teachings from the lineup of pastors speaking. I can honestly say I have been revitalized with fresh fire and a deeper understanding and appreciation of what it means to be “ALL IN.”.

GOD is an “ALL IN GOD.” Scripture clearly demonstrates God’s great, radical, unconditional, and unfailing love for humanity in John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 means that God completely and absolutely gave himself to us without reservation. Grasping the length, width, height, and depth of God’s love is way beyond our human capacity. The God of the Bible is inexhaustible and there is no end to knowing Him and the great love He has for us.

In return, God desires for us to love Him with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. The ability to do this is supernatural as “God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 5:5) The greatest demonstration of our love is through PASSION. “ALL IN” is PASSION for the Lord! You are “ALL IN” when you love JESUS more than anything else. So, fall in love with JESUS and give Him your HEART. Jesus said, “Follow Me”

meaning love Him more than anyone, including yourself. JESUS willingly laid down His life for us and everything He did was done by love. One of the pastors, Steve Hannett shared that, “Jesus’ blood is an outpouring of LIQUID LOVE for humanity.” He challenged us to break up with our side lovers, our idols, anything in our lives that is placed before Him. Ask yourself, “Where is my PASSION and who/what is driving my PASSION?”

To be “ALL IN” means to go beyond just going to church, singing a few songs and a mere confession of faith. In the Bible it says to “Seek the Lord with all your heart,” which emphasizes the importance of a sincere and wholehearted pursuit of God. It takes determination and persistence to be completely consumed by Jesus on a daily basis. “ALL IN” is having an unceasing desire and a sold-out dedication of one’s entire being: body, soul, and spirit for Jesus. God seeks a worshipper, a man after His own heart. God promotes the people who are “ALL IN,” those who continually seek and pursue Him, even when we do not feel like it. It is important to praise God throughout your life journey, especially in times of hardship and adversity.

Pastor Steve Hannett said, “To be ALL IN is the rarest thing on earth.” Once again, this is another concept that is well beyond human capacity. To be “ALL IN” begins with removing whatever lies between you and Jesus. Just “GET RID OF IT”! Nothing should be more important than getting your life in alignment with God and investing in your future by building a firm foundation in Jesus.

Let us imagine ourselves coming into the presence of Jesus, bringing to Him the most precious gift we have – our love and passion for Him. As we renew our first love and express our commitment to Him, we can have confidence that Jesus will receive our offering and know that we are not simply going through the motions.

With all of my heart and passion I devote myself to You. I say YES to you and your ways Jesus. “YES LORD, I am ALL IN.” I LOVE YOU JESUS!