For many people the thought of riding a roller coaster brings excitement and exhilaration. They love the crazy speed and the unexpected twists and turns. I am not one of these people! For me excitement and exhilaration are replaced with an overwhelming fear of the unexpected twists and turns and the frantic speed over which I have no control.
Our lives can sometimes seem like one giant roller coaster as we experience many unexpected events that sometimes seem to come at frantic speed. I am thankful that even though I am not in control of my life I know the One who is and I can fully trust Him. Unlike the fear I experience on the roller coaster, God gives me peace and joy in the midst of life's craziness. I have found that the key is completely submitting to Him. Romans 12:1,2 states it this way:
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
I am His child and I belong to Him and everything that I have, all my life, is His not mine. I am here to serve Christ and that means that I need to be ready to do whatever He asks me to do. I cannot show obedience unless my heart is totally surrendered to Him. What does a heart that is surrendered look like? It involves the following:
*a humble heart
*selflessness or denying self
*complete trust in God's sovereignty
*giving God complete control
*recognizing that we were bought and redeemed by God for His glory
*trusting that God knows what is best for us
*recognizing that Jesus is LORD of our lives and not us
Once our hearts are fully surrendered to God then we will be submissive to what He wants. And what He wants is complete obedience to whatever He calls you to do. This may take you out of your comfort zone. You may be asked to do something that is too big for you or that you cannot do in your own strength. That is when you realize you have to totally rely on God and His power and then you can give Him all the glory.
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Our lives can sometimes seem like one giant roller coaster as we experience many unexpected events that sometimes seem to come at frantic speed. I am thankful that even though I am not in control of my life I know the One who is and I can fully trust Him. Unlike the fear I experience on the roller coaster, God gives me peace and joy in the midst of life's craziness. I have found that the key is completely submitting to Him. Romans 12:1,2 states it this way:
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
I am His child and I belong to Him and everything that I have, all my life, is His not mine. I am here to serve Christ and that means that I need to be ready to do whatever He asks me to do. I cannot show obedience unless my heart is totally surrendered to Him. What does a heart that is surrendered look like? It involves the following:
*a humble heart
*selflessness or denying self
*complete trust in God's sovereignty
*giving God complete control
*recognizing that we were bought and redeemed by God for His glory
*trusting that God knows what is best for us
*recognizing that Jesus is LORD of our lives and not us
Once our hearts are fully surrendered to God then we will be submissive to what He wants. And what He wants is complete obedience to whatever He calls you to do. This may take you out of your comfort zone. You may be asked to do something that is too big for you or that you cannot do in your own strength. That is when you realize you have to totally rely on God and His power and then you can give Him all the glory.
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
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