Time flies

Another year is about to pass by and a new year is on the horizon. As the new year approaches, I haven't taken time to reflect on what is to come. Perhaps it's because I'm too busy or maybe it really doesn't matter.

Sound like someone with no hope? Actually it's just the opposite. I am full of hope. Hope for today.

If there is one thing I have learned over the past few years, it's that no matter what I think, I really have no control over tomorrow; and for that matter, I really have no control over today. The only thing I can control is my relationship with God. God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Me, on the other hand, not so much. But I get to choose every minute of every day whether I will submit to God and live with Christ in me; or take charge and push Christ out. When I put it in those terms, it seems a bit harsh. The reality is this, any time I take charge, God is not in charge. And when I take charge, things get messy. When I submit, things clear up. Then why is it so hard to submit? Two words - free will. That is the way God made us. He gave us the abilty to choose.

What I've discovered is this: Submitting is only hard when I'm not submitting. Sounds crazy, I know. But what I mean is I can't do it on my own, but when I quit trying to do it on my own (submit), "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phillipians 4:13

So, I'm ready for 2011... when it comes. Until then, I'm going to focus on right now and see what God has planned for today!

My prayer:

God, I thank you for your strength, for your perfect plan in and through me. I do not know what tomorrow holds, but as long as you are in it, that's enough for me. I give you this minute in my life, and with Christ's strength, I give you every minute that follows. Thank you for giving me free will to choose and trusting me to choose You. Amen.