Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want the best; God finds it hard to give, because He would give the best, and man will not take it.
- George MacDonald
How often have I been intent on getting what I want and in the process prevented, or actually refused, what He had to give me? How often have I ignored His voice to follow the voice of my feelings and my impulses to satisfy needs my way instead of His? Of the times I've been aware, this has, regretfully, happened far too often. How many more times has it happened that I've not been aware? He has things in store for me, He has things that He wants to give me, if only I'd give up what I'm striving for. If only I would give up what I call good. If only I would empty my hands to receive, He would hand me something He calls great. I want to be able to do that with more consistency. Feelings and moods are hard things to beat. I believe that I can only win against them with His power. It is only with His help that I can overcome myself, and move to a place where I can freely receive what He intends to give me. I wish I were not so bullheaded and blind sometimes.
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