Our pastor challenged us this weekend by asking us which worldly things we are holding too closely. He said we need to not embrace them but keep them at arm's length. Being strangers and aliens, the things of this world are such a poor representation of the things to come in our eternal home. I prayed that God would reveal these things to me, figuring on a nice neat little list. Instead I was quite hit with emotion, tears and a sense of simply wanting to give up. I realized, after too long, that I was battling the reality that there are some very deeply rooted desires in my heart that are not eternally significant. I fear letting go of those worldly jewels for my earthly crown. God's precious, gentle voice asks if I trust Him enough to believe that in letting these things go, He will fill me far more. I am still studying my list today...trembling hands and skittish feet. Why, when I know how faithful God is, do I even hesitate? He has NEVER let me down. He is trustworthy and faithful, far beyond what this world can ever offer. "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5
Monday, July 19, 2010
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Our pastor challenged us this weekend by asking us which worldly things we are holding too closely. He said we need to not embrace them but keep them at arm's length. Being strangers and aliens, the things of this world are such a poor representation of the things to come in our eternal home. I prayed that God would reveal these things to me, figuring on a nice neat little list. Instead I was quite hit with emotion, tears and a sense of simply wanting to give up. I realized, after too long, that I was battling the reality that there are some very deeply rooted desires in my heart that are not eternally significant. I fear letting go of those worldly jewels for my earthly crown. God's precious, gentle voice asks if I trust Him enough to believe that in letting these things go, He will fill me far more. I am still studying my list today...trembling hands and skittish feet. Why, when I know how faithful God is, do I even hesitate? He has NEVER let me down. He is trustworthy and faithful, far beyond what this world can ever offer. "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5
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Hey there Lovely Lady. Talk about a scary piercing nail that lesson is. It went straight through my heart too. I'm hearing the Lord's voice as well and haven't been very honest about it yet. I'm still in the "la la la I can't hear youuuu" phase. Way to go on being so openly honest about your fears in this. Fight the good fight though - He will perfect that which concerns you! (now you tell me because I'm certainly not remembering or believing it myself)
ReplyDeleteSo well put! I am still smiling about the 'lalala I can't here Youuuu' stage. You are so funny! Thank you so much for the encouragement to fight. I so look forward to His working mightily. Blessings to you dear momma. XO
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