Surrender
Life is a funny thing. We think we're in control. Or we know we are
overwhelmingly not in control. There doesn't seem to be an in between.
I fall into the latter group. Sometimes that's a struggle. I tend to like control. I like having a plan, a list, clear guidelines. And in a way God gives us this in His Word. In other ways we are to surrender and let God work out His good and pleasing will for us without all of the facts or details.
I'd always considered it a bad thing to not be in control. For many years I played tug of war with myself over this. An internal battle of what my flesh desired and what my spirit knew I needed to do. But I was never in control. God is. Always has been. At best I was just adding detours to His plan for me. Extra strife that I didn't need to endure. Instead of striving for control, I should have been striving for surrender.
I'm thankful that through those detours God taught me valuable lessons. It is so true what is said in Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. What the devil meant to harm or destroy, God worked in ways only God can and He did so unto His glory. Every choice we make, right or wrong, shapes us. Plays a part in who we grow to be. Every time I held on instead of choosing surrender that molded me. We are God's masterpiece and we are always a work in progress.
Now with *hopefully* a little more maturity under my belt I want to be intentional. I want to learn to surrender. To lay down my expectations, struggles, hopes and dreams. To lay them at the feet of Jesus and LEAVE THEM THERE. I want to trust and depend on God in a way I never have before. And with each moment I am intentional and turn to God, he rewards me with more opportunities to share Him with those around me. To walk out His good and pleasing will for me. With each time I choose to be still and listen, he speaks to me more and more. I've found myself more in awe of God than I ever have been. More aware of His presence and His hand upon my life. Even in the seemingly mundane God has big plans and might power. What amazes me even more is that I know, I firmly believe, this is only another stepping stone on my journey with God and what He has in store for me.
Fifteen years ago when I accepted Jesus and became a part of God's family I wish I'd known the beauty that was waiting for me. If only I would surrender.
I fall into the latter group. Sometimes that's a struggle. I tend to like control. I like having a plan, a list, clear guidelines. And in a way God gives us this in His Word. In other ways we are to surrender and let God work out His good and pleasing will for us without all of the facts or details.
I'd always considered it a bad thing to not be in control. For many years I played tug of war with myself over this. An internal battle of what my flesh desired and what my spirit knew I needed to do. But I was never in control. God is. Always has been. At best I was just adding detours to His plan for me. Extra strife that I didn't need to endure. Instead of striving for control, I should have been striving for surrender.
I'm thankful that through those detours God taught me valuable lessons. It is so true what is said in Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. What the devil meant to harm or destroy, God worked in ways only God can and He did so unto His glory. Every choice we make, right or wrong, shapes us. Plays a part in who we grow to be. Every time I held on instead of choosing surrender that molded me. We are God's masterpiece and we are always a work in progress.
Now with *hopefully* a little more maturity under my belt I want to be intentional. I want to learn to surrender. To lay down my expectations, struggles, hopes and dreams. To lay them at the feet of Jesus and LEAVE THEM THERE. I want to trust and depend on God in a way I never have before. And with each moment I am intentional and turn to God, he rewards me with more opportunities to share Him with those around me. To walk out His good and pleasing will for me. With each time I choose to be still and listen, he speaks to me more and more. I've found myself more in awe of God than I ever have been. More aware of His presence and His hand upon my life. Even in the seemingly mundane God has big plans and might power. What amazes me even more is that I know, I firmly believe, this is only another stepping stone on my journey with God and what He has in store for me.
Fifteen years ago when I accepted Jesus and became a part of God's family I wish I'd known the beauty that was waiting for me. If only I would surrender.
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