There are numerous amounts of times when things are out of my control. On one hand I can say this is frustrating because my first reaction is to panic. On the other hand, I can shift my perspective and see this as a way to learn to surrender. I can't keep count of how many times I scrambled to try and find a solution to something I had absolutely no control over. Not only is this draining, but it's worthless because I know I am incapable of solving every dilemma.
Its times like this when I question if I surrendered everything to God. I would love to say yes, but i'd only be fooling myself. For the longest time I used think of the word "surrender" in a negative way. I saw it as a sign of weakness when in reality it is a form of strength. Accepting the fact that every battle is not meant for me is a way to form a greater sense of humility and strength. I engaged in many forms of fiasco's to try and prove I can handle anything that comes my way, the only thing I solved was wasting energy.
When I carry burdens and willingly appease my flesh I surrender to the wrong god. In other words, I willingly give my power over to something that should only be served an eviction notice. The truth is, it is difficult to give complete control over to God but the reward is rest for my soul. I don't have to squander, scramble, and try to articulate a grandeur plan as a solution to every circumstance. Not to be cliche but when I learn to let go and let God, everything works out, in a way my mind can't fathom. His timing is not our timing, and His ways are not our ways but He certainly knows best.
Comments