Every time I dedicate my life to the Lord, it comes with conditions.
I sat in my darkened office this morning, waiting for the vestiges of sunlight to splash across the floor. The only light came from the lamp on the table beside me. Over the years I have dedicated my life to the Lord, many times. However, this morning I felt the urge to do so again. Rededicate my life to Him. I started to pray, and tell the Lord what my plans were. It was then I heard that still small voice I love so much. That little voice reminded me that almost every time I dedicated my life to Him, it came with conditions. You know, like, I'll follow you, if you answer this prayer. Hmmmmm...
So this morning with new conviction I said, Lord, I give my life to you, heart, body and soul. I sat for a moment, reflecting on the importance of what I had just said. I opened my Bible to no particular scripture, but I was preparing to read the scriptures that go along with my daily devotionals. Before I started, I lifted up to the Lord a scheduling problem I have next week. I started to say, Lord you need to........ It was then I heard Him say, "Are you kidding me? You are already telling ME what I should be doing?" I think He was laughing at me, His silly but faithful child.
I am reminded Lord, that when I dedicate my life to you, that means I let go of all the control, and simply lean on you.
Before I picked up the first devotional "something" led me to the Bible, now open on my lap. My eyes focused on a verse that almost seemed to be in bold, standing out from the rest of the scripture on that page. It was 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work (NIV).
This is a wonderful lesson Kathy. I too, have tried to bargain with God. Like U, I learned that God does not bargain. God tells us to trust Him when we come to him with bowed head and turn all our problems over to him in total submission and trust that He will answer our prayers.
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I sat in my darkened office this morning, waiting for the vestiges of sunlight to splash across the floor. The only light came from the lamp on the table beside me. Over the years I have dedicated my life to the Lord, many times. However, this morning I felt the urge to do so again. Rededicate my life to Him. I started to pray, and tell the Lord what my plans were. It was then I heard that still small voice I love so much. That little voice reminded me that almost every time I dedicated my life to Him, it came with conditions. You know, like, I'll follow you, if you answer this prayer. Hmmmmm...
