Jesus' joy was complete surrender to the Father. This must also be my joy - surrender. So, here's my resolution - I'm letting go. It is a continued theme in my life. I must daily surrender, daily resolve that my desires fade in the light of who my God is and His desires for me!
My only purpose is holiness....life isn't about happiness or boyfriends, jobs or apartments. Life is about holiness.
"The only thing that truly matters is whether a person will accept the God who will make him holy....
At all costs, a person must have the right relationship with God...God has only one intended destiny for mankind - holiness. His goal is to produce saints." Oswald Chambers
As I reflect on these words and the truth in them, I am taken by the reality that all God is interested in regard to me is my holiness - setting me apart from the rest for Himself. Life's circumstances are for that purpose. He desires to use even the lonely Saturday nights of my life to make me more holy, more like His Son. He will stop at nothing.
I still find myself in this dark cave and I'm beginning to feel that I'm not leaving this place for a while. But here I am with the God who loves me more than I'll ever understand. His love is what has brought me here and it is here that I lift my hands in surrender and in worship. It may be too dark to fully understand the purpose of these lonely nights, but I do believe there is a purpose. If nothing else so that I might reflect on Who my God is and how He loves me.
I remain surrendered! Holy Spirit, grab hold of my heart and guide me. Show me exactly what I should do today and tomorrow. Give me YOUR joy. Help me to remain surrendered to You and Your desires for my life. Make me a woman who simply reflects Christ in all she says and does. Have Your way with me. Fill my heart and mind with thoughts of only You tonight.
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