Found this on the blog of H. A. Paulsen, author of "Emotional Purity: An Affair of the Heart." (which by the way is a very2x good read). Very insightful. Helped me bring to light some things in my life and I pray that you be blessed with this blog as well. -ressa (I have put the thing which I agreed with, and my personal thoughts at the end, in BOLD.)
OFF LIMITS (http://emotionalpurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/030411-off-limits.html)
"God, no You can't ask that of me!"
"God, really You want me to change that!"
"God, You can't really want me to say that!
What are your "off limits" to God: singleness, mission field, being barren, moving, finding a new job in this awful economy, a new group of friends, a ministry at your local church, overeating, an anti-depressant, repairing a broken relationship, or down sizing so you can be a stay at home mom?
What are you afraid to let go of?
As soon as something becomes "off limits" to God, it becomes an idol in our life. It's really that simple! We're choosing the flesh over the Spirit. We're choosing our way over God's way. We're thinking we know what's best for our life, our family or our church.
Surrender is a process in the Christian walk, not an easy one, but an essential one to mature in faith!
And remember the things that God is calling you to let go of, maybe totally different than what He's calling someone else to...so no judgement, no being critical, just trust that they are on their path towards surrender! (Preaching that to myself!)
OFF LIMITS (http://emotionalpurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/030411-off-limits.html)
"God, no You can't ask that of me!"
"God, really You want me to change that!"
"God, You can't really want me to say that!
What are your "off limits" to God: singleness, mission field, being barren, moving, finding a new job in this awful economy, a new group of friends, a ministry at your local church, overeating, an anti-depressant, repairing a broken relationship, or down sizing so you can be a stay at home mom?
What are you afraid to let go of?
As soon as something becomes "off limits" to God, it becomes an idol in our life. It's really that simple! We're choosing the flesh over the Spirit. We're choosing our way over God's way. We're thinking we know what's best for our life, our family or our church.
Surrender is a process in the Christian walk, not an easy one, but an essential one to mature in faith!
And remember the things that God is calling you to let go of, maybe totally different than what He's calling someone else to...so no judgement, no being critical, just trust that they are on their path towards surrender! (Preaching that to myself!)
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