Of course the blessings of submission
far outweigh the cost;
we serve a God who has offered us eternal life!
But that does not mean the sacrifice
of laying down our lives for His sake
is easy in any given earth-bound moment.
We may be comforted by the knowledge
that the God who became flesh
understands Gethsemane tears.
Although He understands,
He must also be frustrated with us.
How incredibly upsetting it must be for our Lord
when we turn away
from that which would bring us peace and healing.
Although the struggle is inevitable,
once we have given our lives to Him
the outcome depends upon the Lord and not us.
He will not lose even one of those entrusted to Him.*
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...God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.
Romans 11:28b
*John 6:39
--from day 48
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