http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0HXUnaUL3A

Above is a link of a recording by Ravi Zacharias on the life of David Livingstone.  

David Livingstone is no perfect man and his story is not a perfect story. But, his story is worth telling because he FOLLOWED Jesus. On his skin he wore the scars of submission and sacrifice. Found in his eyes were the reflection of broken people and miraculous transformations. Behind him, his feet left footprints down narrow and blazed trails, footprints of faithfulness. On his knees you will find his strength, deep in the scabs of prayer and petition. 

I don't know where my life will lead, or what specific journey the lord has sketched out for my feet. But I do know that it is only joy that will leave me on my knees at the end. David Livingstone is an incredible example of what Jesus means when he tells us to count the cost. His life was centered around sacrifice of self/and worldly things. 

Father humble me, strip me of my self. Forgive me of my selfishness. Take me where you please, and like my good friend Canaan says, "let me pour some chocolate chips in the cookie batter, I wanna help you make cookies."