I surrender all began playing on my pandora today. Whenever I think of that song I think it's beautiful. I yearn to be able to walk that song out. I know that out of things it's not the physical ones that I struggle to give up the most. You know what it is it's things like *control, *pride, * relationships, * my way . These are just a few and no I don't feel ashamed to admit I struggle. I think we all struggle, No I don't believe for one second everything you post on public websites is how you really feel. I think we all have become so obsessed with looking good to everyone else, that we are afraid to be vulnerable. Yes, I said that we are all struggling without Jesus. I was actually just talking to a friend about this, we are unable to be comfortable in the church. That is not what Christ intended, we end up guarding ourselves all the time. We end up keeping people at a distance because they end up hurting more then helping. I want you all to check yourselves. I had to do this recently and I want you all to do the same. When it comes down to giving advice, is your advice in alignment with the word? I have been receiving a lot of advice. I am incredibly thankful to the people that do bring me back to the truth. In this world where striving for Jesus has become the minority, we need to really check ourselves.I just pray I haven't led any of my friends down the wrong path. Letting worldly advice sneak in when it has no relevance in our lives with Christ. I think DC talk said it completely right "What will people think when they label me a Jesus Freak?" I totally loved this song as a kid, and now that I'm an adult it It applies more now that I am striving for Jesus. This is just a little something that has been on my heart and I just am going to end with scriptures. I pray they speak to you like they have to me. God Bless you all. S.
"Our ancestors trusted in you and you rescued them. They cried out to you and were saved. They trusted in you and were never disgraced. Psalm 22:4-5"
"Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering. Yet Jerusalem says "The Lord has deserted us; the Lord has forgotten us." Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you! Isaiah 49:13-15"
"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with a divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:2-6"
"For wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. Proverbs 2:10-11"
"Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Psalm 34:13"
