all You want

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 (6:05 a.m.)

Awesome, Holy God,

(6:48 a.m.)

Still nothing.

I sit. I look. I turn. I start. And stop.

Focus my thoughts on You Dearest God. There's a hint of rebellion. A lot of resistance. And very little willingness.

Let's start there. If there's very little, that means there's some. Do all You want with the very little I'm offering.

Father God, thank You that You are absolutely able to do all You want. Yes! Let's go with that... all You want!

Holy God, I confess to feeling slighted. Thank You that I get to tell You that. Thank You that You can use every negative feeling I bring You.

(8:04 a.m.)

This is EXACTLY where I say, “Hallelujah! Thank You God!!!”

Yes. Father. Thank You for the brooding You've allowed me this morning. Thank You for the opportunity to share it all with the dear husband. Thank You that Your Word still speaks to us. Even of these things.

Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:23 both speak of spiritual renewal of our minds. With that tiny bit of willingness I had just earlier came an even smaller amount of honesty. Just the mere act of acknowledging hurt and negativity allowed You to dissipate the hold they had on me. Thank You Father.

Thank You that with You I do not have to pretend. I get to bring You shattered hopes and dreams, asking that You would indeed do all You want with them. Line my thinking up with Yours I pray.

The Life Recovery Bible devotions on Self-Perception ROMANS 12:1-2 and Honesty EPHESIANS 4:12-27 both help me remember the power I have available in You, Your Word and Jesus Christ Himself.

“We all have great potential for change, but we cannot do it under our own power. As we yield our life and will to God, we can depend on Him to renew our mind and heart. He will help us overcome our defects of character, transforming us from the inside out.”

Yes! THAT's what I'm talking about! You doing all You want in me. Beginning with righting my crooked thoughts.

Father, I love You. I long to serve You. And I ask You to do all You want with me this day. Loving me. Teaching me. Guiding me, every single step of the way. Thank You for being the Truth on which I need to dwell. Thank You. I love You. Amen.

(405 words ~ 8:24 a.m.)