In the natural (without acknowledging God's love and grace), I try to control everybody and everything. I live in worry, sometimes dread, expecting that something bad is going to happen to me.
My husband and I used to say, "Expect nothing and you won't be disappointed; trust no one and you won't be hurt." How sad is that?
Today, when I am tempted to dread, God quickens my mind to Philippians 2:14, "Do all things without arguing or complaining..." (in order to be a light by example in this dark and dismal world). and I remember 1 Peter 5:7 NLT, "Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about what happens to you. Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for victim to devour."
I love God and live to please Him. When I let Him run the show, I am happy. I don't NEED to worry or even be concerned with the future, because my life is in His hands. It's that simple... BUT it's not easy breaking down the barriers that kept me bound for so long.
Just for today, I am enjoying the good life. I am abstinent and free from food obsession...that's not hard anymore, but I am forever working on breaking free from the emotional baggage that comes from my fear-based personality.
The l2-step process is a true gift and a witness that God saves and transforms lives. If He is doing this for me (and millions of others, than He can do it for anyone willing to trust Him. That's the hope that I offer to you today.
You with me, friends?
I would really appreciate your comments...helps me to know that I am not talking to God alone, although that's okay, too. He is a very good listener.
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2 comments:
Very nicely done, Pam.
Glad I stopped in to check it out.
Love, Suzy J.
I just checked out your blog for the first time. It's excellent!
I remember thinking that my life would be good if I were thin. And I remember the first time I got thin and I was NOT happy--so much for that theory!
Margaret
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