Surrender

Transformed From Glory to Glory

I find it amazing that God chooses to transform our lives instead of rejecting us because of our sin, rebellion, weaknesses, and flaws. He looks at our imperfections as areas in which He can infuse His presence and create perfection. God never tires of doing this. In His mercy, He regularly shows areas where weContinueContinue reading “Transformed From Glory to Glory”

Reset

Breathe inPull in the suspended weightAll the stressThe anxietyThe fearAll that threatens to crush youSee its deceptionThe distractionThe illusionDancing like vaporHiding its emptinessBehind liesExhaleRefuse to own itExpel the vacuous caresDraw fresh breathPure, righteous, and sustainingFrom the Fountain of Truth What you choose to ignore, you can’t release.Choose to see. Choose surrender.

Galatians 5:22-24

I would like to say I am a very self-controlled person, but I am not. In fact, I am rather self-indulgent. Allowing things that aren’t for God’s glory, no matter how right they seem, to consume my attention and take space in my heart, is idolatry not control. Our pride can easily disguise itself inContinueContinue reading “Galatians 5:22-24”

The Humility of Accepting Imperfection

Characteristic of the lifestyle of a Christian is an imperfect pursuance of Christ. The propensity to sin is present in us all. At times that can be frustrating. Our desire to trust and rely on God gets drowned out when uncertainty comes our way. We purpose in our heart to be more consistent in godlyContinueContinue reading “The Humility of Accepting Imperfection”

It feels like free falling. The surrounding winds roar all your fears and insecurities at volumes that could shatter your eardrums. The instinct is to grab on to something; to grab hold of anything. There is nothing tangible in arms reach. The options are limited, the voices gain in ferocity, and the urge to regain controlContinueContinue reading “Surrender”

Resolute Surrender

It’s the time of the year in which we start to self assess. Did I loose the weight I wanted? Did I stick to that new workout routine? Did I get that promotion? Did I reach out to that estranged friend? Did I limit my screen time and spend more time with family? Sometime after eatingContinueContinue reading “Resolute Surrender”

1 Thessalonians 5:23

I know of God’s overwhelming goodness, yet my heart and mind get weighed down. I feel heavy and scared, somehow holding the knowledge of God’s faithfulness and love in one hand and my sin patterns and desires in another. Both demand my heart. Neither are able to coexist. When that happens my hands needed toContinueContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 5:23”

Hebrews 4:15-16

Those feelings of being unable to control aspects of life, of being weak or simply not good enough – that is God’s truth being revealed to our hearts. It’s a painful truth. Instead of denying it, instead of allowing it to tear us apart, it can become our joy and peace. That aching is anContinueContinue reading “Hebrews 4:15-16”