Desperation

This past wednesday night our chuch's youth pastor talked about Hannah's desperation (I Samuel 1).

He talked about how she was barren and was often reminded of this fact by her husband's other wife. After year after year of this, she reached a point where she was in such desperation that she told God that she would do the almost unthinkable if He gave her a son: She would give her son back to God.

I am reminded of how many times we as christians will tolerate something for so long before we finally give it to God. When we do we tell Him that we are willing to do anything to get the situation changed. But what if we were to give it all to God in the first place? What if we Allowed God to use us to be apart of His master Plan to begin with. I think the thing that keeps us from doing this, is we don't want to be uncomfortable. We are so comfortable where we are that we panic when things don't go our way. We also have to act on our faith, because if we don't our faith does nothing.

I think I would rather be willing to let go of what I am holding onto dearly, and let God direct my steps. I want to give my all to Him now and let Him keep me always on my toes.

So God, I trust that you have what is in my best interest at heart. I realize that doing this will mean there is never a dull moment, but I want a change in how I live my life. Suprise me, keep me out of the rutt. I am ready for new scenery. I will do what you say I need to do. Thank you Jesus for all you have done for me. When do we start? 

Alisha