A place of peace and blessings... “Trust the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.” -- Proverbs 3:5
Unconditional Surrender 1 Kings 20:1-4 1 Now Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army, and there were thirty-two kings with him, and horses and chariots. And he went up and <*3> besieged Samaria and fought against it. 2 Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, ""Thus says Ben-hadad, 3 "Your silver and your gold are mine; your most beautiful wives and children are also mine.''' 4 The king of Israel replied, ""It is according to your word, my lord, O king; I am yours, and all that I have.''06 December Have you ever shopped at an open air market or a flea market? Oftentimes, the shopkeepers of these establishments purposely display items without price labels. This clever sales strategy revolves around the premise that customers will “bargain” with them to arrive at an agreeable price. When we try to “bargain” with God, however, the result is not desirable. Have you ever prayed, “God, if you stay out of this area of my life, I will serve you more diligently in all others”? As we learn more about the character of our heavenly Father, we realize that God wants us to surrender our lives completely to Him. As a loving and compassionate Father, God never forces us to relinquish control. Instead, He calls gently to us, asking us to trust Him with our hopes, dreams, and disappointments. He does not want to control you for the sake of power. He desires to use you in a way that is greater than you can imagine. Take a moment to think through the areas of your life: your occupation, your hobbies, your health, your relationships—are you currently allowing God to direct your decisions? Bring your doubts, fears, and worries to the Lord today in prayer. He loves you and is concerned with even the smallest details of your life. When you are ready to stop bargaining, He will lead you to a place of peace and blessings. Copyright © 2000, IN TOUCH Magazine. In Touch Ministries. All Rights Reserved ----------------------------------------------------- This mail is generated from http://www.jesusyouth.org To subscribe to this mailing list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----------------------------------------------------
