So today, I am going to say what a joyous occasion it was when I finally just said to God, *I can't do this anymore*. (Meaning- I can't keep doing what I am doing day in and day out.) I have already acknowledged that Jesus was real and that He was the Savior of my sins period end of story. I did not have a working relationship with Jesus nor did I really, truly, and fully comprehend the fullness of one. I felt like my head was in the game but my heart just didn't fully understand what was going on. I am learning a little everyday of what it means and feels like to totally trust God. I don't want to boast and say I have it all down pat now. That is not what this post is about. But, something inside me really changed. My heart was willing to let go of things i needed to let go of a long time ago. I remember that night to this day. I was sitting on my bed. I just felt like telling Jesus how I felt *out loud*. I needed to get everything off my chest. I can't remember how many minutes passed but it felt like I was sitting there for 3 hours. I told Him things from when I was a child all the way up till now that I thought I needed to tell Him. So, there I was, so exposed. I talked to Jesus that night more than I had talked to Him in my entire life. I basically said, Here's my heart God. This frail, torn piece of human flesh, yeah that. It's yours now. Take it. Hide it. Protect me from the evil one. He still listened. I felt God smiling down on me that night when I was finished with my heart to heart speech. From that night on, I sleep so much better. There's that peace to where I know that everything will be taken care of. I don't have to worry. 1. Peter 5:7 says this: Cast all your care/your anxiety/your fear on the Lord for He cares for you. He will always be there for you.
I'm so excited for you, Jo! Love you and will continue to pray that you would grow deeper and deeper with Jesus every moment!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brooke. I'm just so glad i realized what I needed to do.
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