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Surrender

3/18/2015

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So often I find myself creating boundaries for myself that in reality do not exist.  They are walls that I lock myself into that create a “safe zone” or a place of false comfort.  In reality…that safe zone is a jail that locks me away from opportunity to really see and experience life in its magnificent beauty and full form. When those walls are challenged…I find myself fearful…anxious...and somewhat of a recluse. However, when I really take a look at the boundaries that I have created, and lay them under the Truth of God’s Word…they look like a false brick facade that crumble with the smallest of whispers. I become aware of the prison that really does not exist, and realize that I have surrendered myself to that small space pacing in its confined area. As the Lord leads me out of those places…sometimes I hesitate…retreating in my mind to the excuses that brought me to the prison in the first place. And yet, when I truly follow Him, in my heart, my mind, my soul and my will…the confidence to remain with Him wherever He leads springs up like an ever-flowing fountain; and within its waters it brings peace, overflowing joy, love, patience for the journey, faithfulness, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control.

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone…-Neale Donald Walsch

If we are to truly live, and experience the life that God has purposed for us…we must be willing to put to death our idea of our own comfort and completely surrender to His.

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Rhonda Dockendorf link
3/18/2015 09:11:51 am

Cheryl, I know God wanted me to find your post just now. I've been home sick for the past few days and have taken this time to rest and to think about some goals. One of the goals I listed was to try to understand what holds me back at times, what keeps me from living this life God has given me to the fullest. Is it fear? Just what it is I don't know but I want to overcome it! Your words that I read just now explained so eloquently what I go through at times; the isolation, the walls, I just don't understand them. But my goal for this year is to try to trust Him and reach beyond them to what He has for me. If you and I feel this way, my guess is that others feel this too. Maybe we can bust through, with God's help, together... May God Bless you Cheryl! You are precious and you are not alone! Rhonda

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