Just a little More of Me

I trust in God. Not that I have to because I'm a pastor. It wasn't always that way, though. It's been a journey of little steps and hesitant gifts of the parts of my life. Today, I believe that God has almost all of me. O sure I've tried to give all of my life to God but so often I take part back for myself. It's my nature. And yours.

The journey of faith has been a wonderful one, but not easy. In fact, sometimes it has been painful (and sometimes still is). I've found trusting God can be difficult. I've wondered at times even if it was the best thing for me. I mean, would God disappoint me or make life more difficult? Would God embarrass me? Or would I be embarrassed because of my life of faith and trust?

Don't tell me you haven't thought of that! I think we all do to some extent. We worry about what others think of us, but even more, we worry about our lives. They are supposed to be in our control, right? To give up that control to an unseen God seems a bit crazy and none of us want to be seen as fools, right?

"I've thrown in my lot with you. You won't embarrass me will you? Or let my enemies get the best of me? Show me how you work, God; School me in your ways. Take me by the hand; Lead me down the path of truth. You are my Savior, aren't you?" (Psalm 25:3,4-5, The Message)

Truth is, I've been afraid of giving up control. Still am sometimes. But we don't have to be. I've discovered God ready to show up when we ask, ready to work when we place ourselves in His hands, ready to direct our lives if we turn over the controls to Him. He always knows what's best for us, even if those around us think we are nuts. I've decided (and most of the time still claim this.) that I'm okay with that. God has never embarrassed me. I have, but God hasn't. God has shown His trustworthiness to me every time I give back the pieces of my life.

In fact, it's we who can't be trusted!

"Use all your skill to put me together; I wait to see your finished product." (Ps. 25:21)

Don't be afraid. Give a little more and see what happens.

Peace ><>
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