“Surrender yourself to the LORD, and wait patiently for him. Do not be preoccupied with an evildoer who succeeds in his way when he carries out his schemes.” (Psalm 37:7 GWT)
The above verse goes completely against my natural instincts. I’m not the passive, capitulating type. I get aggravated at manipulators and bullies. I want to defend, speak up, and fight against anyone who takes advantage of others. Why can’t I let go and surrender everything to the Lord? Why can’t I wait patiently for HIM to sort everything out?
I am afraid to launch my little lifeboat fully into God’s unknown waters. Instead, I try to paddle my own way, while staying close to shore. I imagine that everything beyond my vision and control must be dangerous. I so want to trust God and let Him fight my battles...but my faith is weak.
I’ve tried to win this war I confess
My hands are weary I need Your rest
Mighty Warrior, King of the fight
No matter what I face, You’re by my side
When You don’t move the mountains I’m needing You to move
When You don’t part the waters I wish I could walk through
When You don’t give the answers as I cry out to You
I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You!
(Lauren Daigle “Trust in You”)
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