Not My Will
Our Father’s love stretches further than the eye can see, and His love extends far beneath the crashing waves in which we struggle. His love lifts us up out of the roaring waters and rests us on dry land. Our Father’s love shepherds us to Him; it draws us in and humbles us before His throne. It is because of His love that we are alive and breathing, and it is because of His love that we can love others. His love rescues us from death, lifting us from the ashes of the world. For in Him, we have life…
As I read this, it brings me to a place where I realize just how big God is. But often times, my heart is not in this position. Too many days go by where I feel that I have everything in control. I have the mindset of “my life is set; my future locked in… Oh, and anything that stands in the way is bad.” Yes, that is me. When I get into a groove, I like to stay in that groove, not climb out and dig a new one. But this past summer marks a new groove for me. As the short, hot season went on, it seemed that time after time I fell short, and by such small margin. By the end, I was confused and upset. I fell short of my standards and my dreams. And it changed me. It changed the way I think everyday. Now as I move forth into life, let the mindset change to God’s standards and God’s dreams for me. And just to know that the Creator of the universe wants to hold my hand as I walk down the treacherous path of life, brings me back to that humble place where my eyes are open to His true glory and majesty. I’m tired of calling the plays. Take me out of the field and put me in the sidelines. “Not my will, but Your will be done, Lord.”
“Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.”
