Catching up

Surrender...when I think of that word, I picture one falling prostrate at Christ's feet...daily. Surrendering is definitely a daily thing for me. About 20 years ago, God showed me a verse that has continued to be my desire, in an area that I struggle in surrendering to Him. Luke 2:19 says; "but Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart." Since that time, I have struggled with the "pondering" part. This is where I should be surrendering to Him. I tend to want to be my husband's Holy Spirit and conscience. Like Nancy says on page 34, "This surrender did not strip the creation of dignity or freedom; to the contrary, surrender was - and still is - the source and means of true freedom and fullness." If I'd only surrender this area of my life, I am fully confident that freedom would abound. I make the situation worse by trying to state what's right, or who's right, knowing it only makes matter's worse. What I should be doing is turning it over to God and keeping quiet. Pondering, praying that God would reveal His ways and His plans. And I'm sure He can do it without my input. Only then can I receive His blessing, fullness and peace. Now that I have shared...I have now become accountable. To you and to God.
Dear Lord, I pray for Bonnie, Meredith, Carla, Rachel, Jennifer, Amy and myself right now. Lord, may You reveal to us what it is that You would have us surrender to you. May we commit to pray for each other. Build a desire in us to seek Your will and know Your way. Amen.