I feel like Jesus and I are fighting.
Well, it’s not so much that Jesus is fighting with me, but I’m fighting with Jesus.
I listen to songs that say, “All to Jesus I surrender, take my life, and I’m giving you my heart,” but daily it’s difficult to live that way. It’s difficult to trust Jesus completely. If I’m honest it’s difficult to surrender all, in every area of my life.
In times like this I am reminded of how much I need the words of Psalm 23. Jesus is not out to torture me, but to lead me…
to green pastures
to still waters
to places that restore my soul
in paths of righteousness.
When Jesus is allowed to lead my life completely I am not in want. Instead, he supplies all I need. Jesus, give me the strength today to trust you completely.
“God exalted him at his right hand as LEADER and SAVIOR, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins” [Acts 5:31].