Sweet Surrender to the Sovereign One
The instinct to survive is good in itself, but an obsession with living can expose our soul to perhaps the most destructive fear – the fear of death.
The instinct to survive is good in itself, but an obsession with living can expose our soul to perhaps the most destructive fear – the fear of death.
We may feel out of control, but that does not mean He is.
There is a strange sense of rest in trusting Him with our unanswered questions. And that’s an answer in itself – He will tell us everything soon enough.
Ultimately, we will drift on crystal smooth and peaceful waters, but we don’t have to wait for heaven to enjoy serenity.
Still, there is a difference between activity driven by fear, and the restful steps of one who knows the “Lord of Hosts” is on his or her side.
Please note: the ability and power to overcome fear does not come from you – it comes from Him!
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Fortunately, nothing has the potential to improve our knowledge of Him like a major crisis. A little desperation goes a long way.
Our faith is just like a muscle. If we want to enlarge our muscles, we place them under the distress of additional weight.