Oh, to surrender! It is very hard for me to surrender (to trust) because I'm always afraid the bottom is going to fall out. This goes back a long, long way. But I have found myself growing so tired of that old fear. My theme is "brave." Learning to trust God and surrender takes a whole lotta courage for me. I'm trying new things this year! Taking little chances (they don't look like much to others, but are big for me.) But mostly praying for His will and not mine and the courage it takes to pray that and really mean it! ❤️ Blessed Lent to you. I'm so glad you wrote about Lent not being about lack, but about gain. So often that is missed and it's an excellent reminder. ❤️ Good strength to you!
Once again, such wonderful insight you offer us, Shemaiah. Thank you.
Surrender is one of those things that I don't think any of us ever outgrows or becomes an expert at no matter how much we actually surrender throughout life. Every day we're faced with so many opportunities to surrender or embrace our own way and, while it may become progressively more familiar and maybe even comfortable or "easy," I don't think the saying "practice makes perfect" applies here. But what an opportunity for us all to actively respond to the Holy Spirit's work to sanctify us until the moment when we finally are released from this world and life into our longed for eternal state. Every surrender is a step closer and an opportunity to experience the promise our transformation and renewal in Christ.
I'm not sure what theme keeps coming up for me but what a great question. I'm going to ponder it for a bit. My answer might be perspective/vision but I'm not sure. Ask me in a week or two. 😉
Oh, to surrender! It is very hard for me to surrender (to trust) because I'm always afraid the bottom is going to fall out. This goes back a long, long way. But I have found myself growing so tired of that old fear. My theme is "brave." Learning to trust God and surrender takes a whole lotta courage for me. I'm trying new things this year! Taking little chances (they don't look like much to others, but are big for me.) But mostly praying for His will and not mine and the courage it takes to pray that and really mean it! ❤️ Blessed Lent to you. I'm so glad you wrote about Lent not being about lack, but about gain. So often that is missed and it's an excellent reminder. ❤️ Good strength to you!
Surrender and Brave are so similiar! Yes, Lent being about more of Christ is returning to me this year.
Once again, such wonderful insight you offer us, Shemaiah. Thank you.
Surrender is one of those things that I don't think any of us ever outgrows or becomes an expert at no matter how much we actually surrender throughout life. Every day we're faced with so many opportunities to surrender or embrace our own way and, while it may become progressively more familiar and maybe even comfortable or "easy," I don't think the saying "practice makes perfect" applies here. But what an opportunity for us all to actively respond to the Holy Spirit's work to sanctify us until the moment when we finally are released from this world and life into our longed for eternal state. Every surrender is a step closer and an opportunity to experience the promise our transformation and renewal in Christ.
I'm not sure what theme keeps coming up for me but what a great question. I'm going to ponder it for a bit. My answer might be perspective/vision but I'm not sure. Ask me in a week or two. 😉