Sorry its taken me so long to join in the discussion! I just read the first chapter and must admit that I do struggle greatly with the battle of control and surrender, but I know that I'm certainly not alone in this struggle. During this past year, Jared and I have fought a battle larger than either of us anticipated or were prepared for. However, it was at the moment of surrender to our Father that deliverance began coming out of the woodworks. It has been and will continue to be a very long and hard-fought battle, but was are in the fox hole together, seeking God's direction as He lead us out of the muck and the mire.
She drove home the idea of surrendering to God as a response to His love and sacrifice. While I know those things are true, they are difficult principles to live by on a daily basis. So many times, I fall into the idea of obedience originating from a "have to" attitude as I did when my mom would tell me to clean my room. I certainly didn't do it because I loved her! Quite the contrary, in fact! I struggle mightily in so many areas of my life to let go and let God do His work in His time. I become frustrated, bogged down, and complacent. Here's to a new day of surrendering control in a response to God's great love for me!
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Carla, thanks for your post. I like on p. 37 where she talks about how God has opted to woo and win our hearts with overtures of His love and grace. But, I know from experience, and you do too, that He knows what to allow us to go through inorder to get our attention so that we can realize His love and grace. It's so hard at the time, but so worthwhile when we can begin to see His purpose in a difficult trial or battle. Many times there are multiple purposes and rippling effects He is achieving and all He wants is my surrender and trust. Oh, that I would yield more quickly than I do and let Him lead in this dance of the Christian life !!
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