Day 1 - You Alone Are God

"It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy" (Romans 9:16)

Day 1 of my church's 21 day fast was filled with pushing through intense sleep. I was sleepy from when I woke up, while at work, while commuting to church for evening worship. Reflecting on this, there were times I wanted to forsake what I said I would do so I could sleep...telling myself I could leave early...or I could go next week....but there's soo much I would have missed out on. My personality profile being taken and my eyes opened to who I was created to be, the talents God placed within me. I learned that who I've always thought I was is consistent with my profile. I am a peacemaker/diplomat/one who is faithful. This gives me more than enough to believe that we have to persevere always, inspite of how we feel...for what is to be gained is worth it. Though it is not a compelling, intense, or profound story with incredible trials...this just reminds me that God expects us to follow through on every task and committment each day...to be faithful where He has placed us...He is a wonder

God has called us to be His children, to be used for His Glory. I keep returning to the fact that He created me...and as anything created...I am for a purpose. What right do I have to argue with Him? He does as He pleases because I belong to Him. I can be obedient, or kick and scream like a 2-yr old having a tantrum, but His will always comes to pass. If I refuse, it still comes to pass but someone else gets the honor and blessings. I dont know about You but I want to be chosen, called to do something great or small for Him. To be used by God, now that's an honor...I choose Your way God....Your Life God... Sensitize me to Your spirit, I pray for swiftness in obedience, break all resistance to Your will in me...create within me a new heart, sanctify, and change me to whom You want me to be. Amen

We cannot look unto this life with our own personal desires...everything is temporary and will pass. But we have a God who reigns now and forevermore, unchanging, perfect, sovereign, and almighty...He is and soo much more :o)