Stepping Away From My Ideas & Expectations ... I Surrender 🌹


 My present day reality is that like Paul, a disciple of Jesus, I would have you understand that the things which happen (ed) to me are for the furtherance of the gospel [Philippians 1:12] and yet you may start to see me as odd or  â€śdifferently”, “different” — just not the same. Do know that is my heart’s desire. Otherwise, I remain as a fig tree producing no fruit. 

     I have reached a milestone in my life— a spiritual epiphany per se. So, as I move forward—ahead in my journey, my life and, contrary to what some may believe or imagine, “I have NOT yet apprehended”, but this day... this one thing I do, is to forget those things which are behind and reach for those things ahead. I have determined to press forward for this prize of a higher calling of God through Christ Jesus! This day... I have determined to present my gifting creatively as God so graciously allows in such an abundance that even I am amazed. But this day, I step away from ideas, and expectations of results and gain resulting from those gifts. I will press, prepare and practice perseverance in God and Him in me. And whatsoever He has determined, decided and destined for me is more than enough— even if it’s not another “thing”, my daily bread will suffice and His Love is adequate— it has to be. This day, I turn my mind, (change my mind) away from trying to obtain anything in my own strength...I want to know what it profits a soul— a man to “count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of an intimate relationship with Christ.”  


~selah~đź•Š

Love always,

Christie

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