Abraham and Isaac

In the story of Abraham and Isaac – Abraham's willingness to kill, to lay down, what was most precious to him in order to obey the voice of God – Am I?   What I heard that I need to lay down was my burden – to stop striving and just rest, trust Him to provide and to work out all the myriad details concerning the cares of this life. My God, my Abba will provide.

I remember another time, when what I was to lay down was being a part of the worship team – and how very hard and painful it was because I was holding it to tightly and had let it define who I whose, rather than Whose I am.  I remember to the joy that comes in letting go, in laying down.

Sometimes we only need be willing – but most others require the actual doing. Either way requires our unconditional obedience, our response to His unconditional love.

Life Goals

Rather than new years resolutions, I've decided to set and work toward life goals - but only with the Lord's help can I attain them.

1. To love well.
   
2. To be a blessing to others.
   
3. To be present in each moment and see the joy that can be found.
   
4. To be humble and contrite in spirit and tremble at His word (Isa 66:2)
   
5. Rejoice, pray and give thanks.
   
6. To increase my capacity for faith, joy and love.
   
7. Eucharisteo.
   
8. To be generous with my life.
   
9. To see difficulties as blessings in disguise.
   
10. To see disappointments as opportunities for growth.
    
11. To become fearless.
    
12. To practice extravagant worship.