Surrender

Are you willing to give up everything for Jesus?

I find it easier to raise my hands and worship when God does what I tell Him to do. But God isn’t a puppet in my hands. He isn’t a genie in a bottle waiting to meet my every whim.

I found myself at a crossroad this weekend. I was working towards what I thought was a godly goal. Then out of the blue, my plans were thwarted. My first reaction was to lick my wounds, nurse my beat down ego, and feel sorry for myself. And perhaps if you heard the story, you’d pat me on the back, and tell me that I don’t deserve to be treated the way that I was.

I’ve been trying to see God’s hand in the turn of events, and confess that I have had a hard time hearing Him. I’ve been too sidetracked by the noise of my whiny complaining.

But tonight, I was faced with the question of whether I’m willing to give up everything for the sake of the Lord.

Or am I wiling to put up with a little bitterness in my heart simply for the sake of being right?

Will I surrender my rights, my desires, my goals, to maintain peace and unity in the family of God?

Is it more important to be holy or to be right?

Am I willing to trust God even though nothing about Him or His ways makes sense to my little mind?

I know I made the right choice tonight.

Tonight, I chose surrender.

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