LET
GOd
work.
notice the capitalizations. in order to truly yield to God's work and God's plan for your life, you have to let go. you have to let him take control.
but that's scary.
but that's crazy.
but that's unrealistic.
but that means i have to trust Him.
but that means i have to trust Him completely.
and that's really the issue, isn't it? it's an problem of trust. we don't trust God enough to give up everything--all of our ambitions, our hopes, our posessions, our relationships, our dreams, our wishes, our plans. we hold on desperately, trying to cling to the little control we have in our lives.
so many have tremendous potential to make a kingdom difference, but are too afraid to try, or don't believe that they can do it. you want to become a missionary, but you're worried about being able to provide for yourself. you want to become a minister, but you don't think God can speak through you. the bottom line is, too often, we underestimate the power and the benevolent nature of our God, and we doubt that he'll be able to fully take care of us if we let go of everything else.
when i'm having trouble letting go all the way, i always think of the verse every little kid learns in VBS or sunday school. "are not two little sparrows sold for a penny? and yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave and notice. but even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows."--matthew 10:29-31.
God's got you covered. there's nothing else to say about it. He concerns himself with your well-being every day, every moment. He loves you, He protects you, He takes care of you, more and better than anyone else can or will. so you can trust Him. you can let go and give him control, knowing that no matter what comes next.
so here's the challenge. for me, for you, for our family in Christ. we have to sincerely LET GOd work. let go, and push forward. live the life He has planned for you, and live it boldly.
so many have tremendous potential to make a kingdom difference, but are too afraid to try, or don't believe that they can do it. you want to become a missionary, but you're worried about being able to provide for yourself. you want to become a minister, but you don't think God can speak through you. the bottom line is, too often, we underestimate the power and the benevolent nature of our God, and we doubt that he'll be able to fully take care of us if we let go of everything else.
when i'm having trouble letting go all the way, i always think of the verse every little kid learns in VBS or sunday school. "are not two little sparrows sold for a penny? and yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave and notice. but even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows."--matthew 10:29-31.
God's got you covered. there's nothing else to say about it. He concerns himself with your well-being every day, every moment. He loves you, He protects you, He takes care of you, more and better than anyone else can or will. so you can trust Him. you can let go and give him control, knowing that no matter what comes next.
so here's the challenge. for me, for you, for our family in Christ. we have to sincerely LET GOd work. let go, and push forward. live the life He has planned for you, and live it boldly.
