Rusting

Alright, it's my turn to make a nerdy science relation. We are currently studying electrochemistry in my chemistry class. In a galvanic cell, you have a cathode and an anode (chemical compounds). Together, their charges make up the overall charge of the cell. In some cases, there is such a thing as a sacrificial anode. The anode plays a huge role in the overall reaction. In cases when there is iron in the reaction, the anode (aka the anion) will sacrificially deplete itself in order that the iron won't rust. The anode allows itself to be slaughtered on behalf of the iron. Each of us is an anode. We must deplete ourselves completely so that others may live.

Seems pretty straightforward right? Ha. Not so much. See the thing is, we choose to ignore the "complete" aspect of sacrifice. We think, "Oh, I gave part of myself... last week." What we are missing is the idea that we must deplete ourselves completely. As anodes, we have to make sure that nothing around us will rust. The only way to do this is to be completed slaughtered. Why is this always so hard for us? I think we have trust issues. I think we feel that if we give too much, we won't be able to recover. We fear that if we take that step further, there will be no turning back. We fear that by taking that step, we will regret it. Well, here's the thing. How can you regret something if it draws you closer to your heavenly Father? How can you fear something if it means serving God? Is your fear so great that you forget to trust God? GOD WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE! Sacrifice yourself completely. Deplete yourself completely. Don't let the iron rust!

Do not be afraid to take the step further. If you want to touch the sky, learn to kneel. Learn to kneel and sacrifice yourself so that others may not rust but have life. Sacrifice yourself so that you may lead others to the Father.