Surrender/Repentance
I Will Follow
Sovereign Lord, Where You go, I’ll go Where You stay, I’ll stay When You move, I’ll move I will follow You Five years ago I wanted to leave Greeley, to find a new job somewhere and start new. But God used the lyrics above from one of Chris Tomlin’s songs to show me that sometimes … Continue reading
Will You Trust the Lord?
Over the past couple of weeks, I have realized just how much I want to be in control of my circumstances. But God is asking, “Will you trust Me?” 1. One day at a time is enough. God has not asked me to live in the future. In fact, He has commanded that I serve Him today instead … Continue reading
Lord of All
Jesus is Lord of All. Not Lord of Some. Lord of All. How amazing that He comes from His throne on high to take residence within my heart! Perfect in peace, He makes me whole. Perfect in love, He drives away fear. I have discovered recently, however, that there are some areas of my life … Continue reading
Sacrifice
“With eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I beg you…as an act of proper worship, to give Him your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated and acceptable to Him.” Romans 12:1 “Having presented our bodies, is there anything else we may give? The answer is yes, there is everything else–everything God has given … Continue reading
Humbly Surrendered
Today I am learning a lesson in humility. It is only natural for humans to seek their own glory. Therefore, as Christians we have to fight to seek the glory of God instead. In friendship I am finding that I sometimes want others to sing my praises, to acknowledge how great a friend I am. … Continue reading
Surrender
Surrender is often viewed as “giving up” and doing nothing. Over the past several weeks, I’ve been learning a different definition of surrender – and what that looks like in a practical way for Christians trying to follow the will of God in this world. In a sense, surrender does mean giving up; it means … Continue reading
God is Compassionate and Patient
O LORD, give me a steadfast, faithful heart in trusting You. The LORD brought the Israelites out of Egypt, “Yet they sinned still more against Him, rebelling against the Most High in the desert. They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved. They spoke against God, saying, ‘Can God spread a … Continue reading