Following Christ Wholeheartedly

I have been reading a new book series called "the Knights of Arrethtrae" with my sisters.  It is an amazing allegory similar to Pilgrim's Progress.  It has been so inspiring to remember (through a fun allegorical story) our mission as Christians in this world.
The current book we are reading deals with the subject of Christian apathy within the church.  How sobering to realize that often this apathetic lifestyle is the attitude of the believers.  Do we truly take seriously the mission our Prince (Jesus Christ) has called us to? Are we willing to give up everything to follow Him?  Or are we living a "comfortable" christian life, just following the crowd (even if "the crowd" is not the world but others in the church)?  Are we content just to participate in "churchy" things? Or are we willing to truly take up our cross and follow Christ no matter what the cost?  Do we really treasure and memorize and study the Word of God? Or do we just expect it will always be there and never really get around to learning for God's Word?
The more I read this book I see how it relates to our life in Christ.  I pray that each of us will take up the call to follow Christ seriously and live wholeheartedly for Him.  May each of us take up the call to live valiantly for the Lord and to be set apart to do His will.  And may we always remember "the King (God the Father) reigns, and His Son (Jesus Christ)!!