Let it go. Easier sung than done. Trust me; I spent a whole year trying. I am alive, awake, and sincerely grateful to have breath in my lungs and nostrils as I write on this final day of 2014. I do not take it for granted because untold numbers breathed their last in the course of this past year, including my dear Tony and Nawnly Judith. It will take a while to let go fully of such painful memories. SURRENDER has been my word for the past 365 days. I learned and learned. One of the lessons that challenged me the most in 2014 was the alphabet of surrender God enabled me to draft in January: Acquiesce Back down Concede Defer Empty Forswear Give up Hand over Incline Jettison Knuckle under Lay down ones arms Mete out ones holdings Nullify ones preferences Obey the Word Pray to the Lord Quit a life of rebellion Relinquish control Submit to Christ Turn over Unveil each thought, word, and action Vacate the dungeon of mire Waive the white flag X-radiate ones pride Yield ones rights Zero in on renouncing anything and everything that stands in the way of a completely surrendered, cross-centered life. I did not surrender 100%, dear friends. Not even close. I cried. I panted. I debated. I connived. Perhaps this is one more reason for me to be grateful for grace: at the end of 2014, I find my performance wanting. I find myself still clinging to control in far too many areas. Yet, as the Father looks at me, it is Christs performance He evaluates -- not my own. True, 2014 was my hardest year thus far, and if I live through 2015 Im sure it will be my hardest year. So, I look forward to the day, the hour, the minute, the second I will truly let it go and surrender all control to Christ. Thank you, 2014, for all you have taught me thus far. May I learn even more in the remaining hours prior to your exit!
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:26:12 +0000
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