Some of us wonder where life will take us if we give our will and life over to the care of God. There is anxiety about our past and the effort required to change our ways seems intimidating. We are standing at a crossroad and are not sure which way we should take. If we go back to our old lifestyle, we know things will get worse because addiction and sin never get better, they always lead further into darkness. If we choose to give our lives over to the care of God, we fear having to live without our controlling dependency. What a predicament?
I can anticipate the response that is coming: “I know that all God’s commands are spiritual, but I’m not. Isn’t this also your experience?” Yes. I’m full of myself—after all, I’ve spent a long time in sin’s prison. What I don’t understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. (Romans 7:14-15 MSG)
There is a way forward which seems obvious, even though it is new and unknown, obey God’s commands and leave the outcome with Him. We have admitted that we are powerless over our dependency, so it would be unwise to make decisions on our own about what is best for us. Recognizing what we have done to ourselves, to our loved ones, and to our friends surely is a wake-up call to trust someone other than ourselves. God has already proved Himself worthy of our trust. Through Jesus, He has liberated us from sin and is offering us forgiveness and new life.
He reached down from heaven. He took hold of me. He lifted me out of deep waters. He saved me from my powerful enemies. He set me free from those who were too strong for me. (Psalm 18:16-17 NIRV)
To effectively change our ways, we need to wholeheartedly give our will and life over to the care of God and trust that He will lead us in the paths of righteousness and justice, for He is faithful in all His ways.
Prayer: Loving God, I choose to give my will and life over to Your care. I am relying on Your Power to strengthen me as I obey Your principles in all my affairs. Amen
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