At church this evening we sang the hymn I Surrender All. It brought tears to my eye, and for the rest of the service I was not paying much attention to anything the pastor was saying.
Sorry Bro. Ray.
Rather, I was giving it all to God.
I surrender my taste buds, Father. My preferences for sweets and potatoes and gravy. I give them to you.
My snuggly mornings in my comfy bed, Jesus. Enjoying just five more minutes.
I surrender those too.
My dislike of getting sweaty and working hard. My stubbornness and unwillingness to do the hard part.
Take them.
I also would like to give you my lukewarm allegiance to studying Your Word. Light a fire in me that consumes me and draws others to You.
And my reliance on my own strength, Lord, remove far from me. Show me your great and mighty hand, and never let me forget that it was You who saved me from the wasteland of selfish eating and self indulgence.
Give me the strength to make wise decisions when I am tired of making wise decisions. Help me be an example to my children, and when others see Your great work, let me remember to give You the glory.
These things I give to You, God.
I surrender.
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