We're in Northern VA and got to hear our best friend preach tonight. He talked about faith and how we cannot please God without it. And that faith means trusting God no matter what. I think we all need to be encouraged to increase our faith. I know I do.
Not only did we get to hear Mike preach, but I got to see his wife, my very best friend, Sonja. I couldn't ask for a better friend. And while Chris and the doggies will be going home tomorrow after the Nationals game, I'm staying until Wednesday to spend 2 days in the office...so I'll get to hang with her for another couple of days...I'm really looking forward to it.
Not only was I challenged tonight, but I was challenged this morning. We sang the song Surrender this morning...one of my favorites (see lyrics below). I truly have to surrender to God daily. Otherwise I try to accomplish things in my own strength. But it's God's desire for us to depend on him and surrender our struggles, fears, sorrows and burdens to Him. As hard as that is, my desire is to do just that.
We've had some rough things happen over the last few months and it has really worn me down. It seems like I can't shake the sadness and hurt that follows disappointment. But God desires that I surrender that to Him. This song is my personal prayer.
Surrender
I'm giving You my heart and all that is within
I lay it all down for the sake of You my King
I'm giving you my dreams, I'm laying down my rights
I'm giving up my pride for the promise of new life
And I surrender
All to You, all to You
I'm singing You this song, I'm waiting at the cross
And all the world holds dear, I count it all as loss
For the sake of knowing You, for the glory of Your name
To know the lastin joy, even sharing in Your pain
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