“Hello. It’s me.” No, not Adelle’s (catchy) new song but my consistent track record of conversations with God throughout my life.
Figurative storm: “Hello. It’s me. I was wondering if after all this time…”
Smooth sailing: ” “
– Insert time (days, weeks, months) –
Repeat.
My relationship with God has been a constant cycle of devoted prayer and self dependency. As I reflected on why this cycle continued, my eyes were opened to the truth…I live a life of comfort. I lean on God when there are waves, but act as though I can single-handedly walk on water when it’s smooth sailing.
This life of comfort has led to complacency in my relationship with God, but in a living relationship with Him there is no room for that feeling of self-fulfillment! True fulfillment comes from Him and I thirst for a life where my cup is filled with His eternal promise; where my trust in Him leads to pure abandonment and complete surrender.
To surrender to Him means stepping out of my comfort zone, learning that a relationship with God isn’t only about the storms but about when there are waves and when the water is calm. I mean, Peter didn’t walk on water because of Peter. He walked on water because of faith and the power that comes from a relationship with Jesus. And in moments when I, like Peter, lose faith and rely on myself and my abilities (or fear my inabilities), I begin to sink…
Which leads to why I applied for the World Race. Diving into 11 months of uncharted waters (far out of my comfort zone) is my surrender…
It’s my attempt of walking towards Jesus and choosing His love over my abilities.
It’s my act of faith – a time to listen, to act and to love as a woman in a relationship with God.
It’s my time to step out from being a comfortable Christian, to an active disciple of Christ.
“Hey God. It’s me. I’m in awe of your call for me and excited to have my eyes opened to your Glory, ears open for your Word, and heart opened to share Your love…In the storms and in the calm, may I constantly praise Your name.”
