I get into trouble every-time I write. Without fail, God holds me on what I claim on my blog...
He writes it into my flesh and mind.
Here goes.
I recently read an important idea from Donald Miller's program, "Storyline" (http://storylineblog.com/) to make "What if's" in your life and move towards them.
My biggest "WHAT IF"
What if I truly gave God control over my life each day and every day?
I HATE THE IDEA!.
It's full of scary roads and massive possible failures.
Putting your entire life willingly in the hands of a being that could easily snuff you out?
On top of that, laying down the ability to scrutinize others on their mistakes?
That second one may have got a small chuckle. The truth is, I love "playing god."
To give up 'Giving up on Ben' is terrible. I am so good at it. *Snort*
I've found the reason behind all of my frustration with people. A pesky thing that gets in the way every-time. It stops me from being able to help them with their problems. Wouldn't it be so much easier without it?
Oh yeah, it was a gift from God.
Their will.
I have one too.
He lets us walk away from Him all the while pursuing us with His Love in a way that only He can. That's real love. Allowing Himself to be wounded only to forgive us and accept us as sons and daughters when we return.
I hope that one is etched into my being. That love.
I want to allow God to work on others....and myself from the inside.
Letting God be Himself in me and allowing others to be themselves as well.
Thanks for your post Ben. Love and miss ya. Learning to love as Christ loves is a journey itself. Indeed.
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