I have this friend... No, not really. It's me. I have this problem. Quite often I wrestle with God. I fight with Him over some issues, mainly about a decision I made years ago. Back then I didn't seek Him first. I argue with God. But... I have learned so much about Him since then. (I find it amazing that our Cover to Cover reading of the Bible starts right off in the book of Job.) I've come to realize it's exhausting fighting with Him. Satan doesn't help matters!
I've read a lot about strongholds lately and have been thinking a lot about them. A stronghold pretends to be bigger than our God and steals our focus and controls us. Nothing else can satisfy what God can. In Beth Moore's book, "Praying God's Word" she reminds us, "nothing is bigger or more powerful than God! It's so true. He can do miracles today! He really can. I know what I need. I need to "Break Free" from myself. And maybe give myself a break!
If you wouldn't mind, please pray with me to just give it up to God, surrender my life over to Him and just obey Him today!
(I found these pictures from my pictures of South Africa. I had a little video clip that I wanted to share where the elephants were swimming, but I must have lost it. They were playing but it looked like they could hurt each other badly with their tusks. The other one was one of my favorites. We are small but have a huge God. We are in good hands when we are with our Daddy!)
In His Love,
Angie xoxo
9 comments:
Beautiful pictures and post. Have a great day, Annie.
Angie,
You are right where the majority of us are...always thinking that WE know best...WE can change God's mind...HA!
So as I pray for you, I must pray for myself as well.
God bless you today!
Tonja
You are so right, Angie. It gets really tiring wrestling with God. And to be in Job right now--man am I tired just listening to them try to figure out God, when all of it is true, but their legalism and own experiences are not all there is--making themselves bigger than their God. I am praying for you not to second guess and to rest in His peace. You may not figure it out, but He has good planned for you. (Jer 29:11) Hugs, annie
Dear LINDA, er, Ang. :) Your comment was one of the sweetest ever left on my blog. And I have had my share of strongholds, too. I'll be praying for you.
I could have easily written your post! Surrender daily, hourly if need be. I know I need to often!
I'm praying for you. Let God be God....He's glorious when we let Him do His glorious thing! :)
Love ya~
Fran
Loved the post, I read it today (Sunday) after spending the weekend with my mother and sisters at the retirement home. Not a fun visit....actually laughter through tears. But He really has a plan, we just sometimes can't see it because of the elephant in the room :) (pun intended)
I love reading your blog!
Hi Ang,
We have not officially met, but I can so relate to what you posted here. God is so much bigger than whatever we face and the truth of the matter is that God wants us to just surrender it all to Him everyday, not just once - but, for a lifetime and, then as we empty ourselves out before Him, He fills us up so sweetly with His Holy Spirit. It is my desire to be brimming full! I will pray for you and I ask God to bless you in your journey to finally be free. It is worth the walk no matter how hard.
I belive my father raised me to debate not thinking it would teach me to argue instead. God and I have gone around about a few things over the years as well. He is a big God, and the good news is He is patient and merciful and slow to anger - especially with His more difficult kids. I being one!
Blessing.
Hi Ang,
We have not officially met, but I can so relate to what you posted here. God is so much bigger than whatever we face and the truth of the matter is that God wants us to just surrender it all to Him everyday, not just once - but, for a lifetime and, then as we empty ourselves out before Him, He fills us up so sweetly with His Holy Spirit. It is my desire to be brimming full! I will pray for you and I ask God to bless you in your journey to finally be free. It is worth the walk no matter how hard.
I belive my father raised me to debate not thinking it would teach me to argue instead. God and I have gone around about a few things over the years as well. He is a big God, and the good news is He is patient and merciful and slow to anger - especially with His more difficult kids. I being one!
Blessing.
i just started moses by Chuck swindoll and one sentence stood out to me about Moe having so many regrets but he chose to go on with God. I needed that word because of how often i choose to say God you cant forgive me or I cant move on because i have done this or that...
i try to put limits on His forgiveness toward me. anyway, I will join you in prayer tonight!
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