Give God the 1%… Smashing only makes the problem worse.
I dislike when things don’t go my way. Actually that’s not completely true, I don’t, what I actually dislike is not being able to fix a problem. Remember my “functional savior” post? This is the biggest issue in my walk with God. That innate desire/need to fix whatever problem is at hand. The problem with this “gift” is that it tends lead me into making bad choices and wrong decisions. Right now I am in a position where I want to “fix” an issue that I am facing, but God is telling me to allow Him. But the feeling that I am experience is akin (I think) to a drug addict who needs a hit. I am sitting on my hands, but everything inside of me is screaming, “I NEED TO FIND A SOLUTION NOW!” Can anyone else relate or is it just me? God had already worked out 99% of the issue, but that one percent… that one percent is what is killing me. Crazy, right? (I never claimed to be sane)… I have been thinking about this particular habit of mine. Today especially because I really want to find a fix to what is going on. Then I remembered my functional savior post (stolen from @Lacrae), and I see clearly that I am searching for something to cling to instead of just waiting for God to do what He does best, which is be my REAL savior. What’s my point? Sometimes God leaves the 1% till the end, because He is waiting for us to let go of it.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).
Lesson: The verse says ALL needs. Give God the one percent. He’ll meet the need.
Great post! Lol on the pic 😄
The picture sums me up pretty accurately. I want to be calm, but… Made me laugh when I saw it too.
Yes!!! I feel you on that one 😄
Sounds a little like what I described in my latest post about a pattern in our life where we turn to something other than God to “keep us safe” with very frustrating results. You may want to check it out “Do you listen when your heart speaks?” There is definitely a reason you choose “hulk mode” and with Holy Spirit’s help to listen to what you heart is trying to tell you, I’m sure you can be set free!
I will checkout your post today. Thanks for sharing your insight and wisdom with me. Yup my “hulk” mode comes out when I put my trust in me and not God. I am learning to tame it, and it has gotten better, but some days…
I was an atheist, had a “Saul to Paul conversion after a head on car accident, with head trauma leaving me with Central Balance Disorder. Had three years of college, now testing at third grade cognitively, so, yes, I do hear God in my heart, extensively, for He stripped me of all except prayer as I am in a wheel chair limited to any outside input as it agitates condition. For me, all is miracle, all is from God, and it has, is so easy to give thanks and praise for all. This came not right away for conversion is always ongoing and beautiful. He has desired that I become prayer, 24/7, and in this I have found peace, yet at times the “hulk” can slip forth as it does for all I am sure.
Wow. Your story is such a great witness. Thank you for sharing it. It blesses me, and I am humbled that you’d think to share it with me. I like this, “He stripped me of all except prayer”, prayer is our most intimate connection with God. I pray God continues to use your life to bless those who come in contact with you.
I see in your writings a desire to change in your heart. This is indeed a long and painful road, one I did not share with many until after many years of pain and healing of the false self behind that of which we all hide. This false mask, “the hulk” that you have so brilliantly placed the face of stone on the fleshly representation can never be smashed by man himself. God alone must if we are to face self and truly know the falseness within and have the “voids of love” filled with the beauty of God, true love that loves and will lay down their life for their enemies. This is a heroic love, Agape love. One with a “hulk” representation I find very interesting in soul, and obviously with much love to offer to many in what they have experience in their walk, their “journey of thankfulness.” So pray for me as I pray for you. Blessings this day.
“Life is change; growth is optional. Choose wisely.” Sometimes it seems there is not too much choosing going on; rather a lot of barging ahead. May you always be blessed with opportunities to witness the heavens declaring the glory of God and the earth showing forth His handiworks! (Psalm 19:1). So appreciate your tender heart <3 .
Well – it’s early in the morning and I thought I was replying to a different blog when I put up my last response about “barging ahead”. Sorry about that …
I love the first quote. I use it often. Psalm 19:1 thanks for the verse.
just thinking about you. As always, you remain in my heart for your continued growth to the interior life which reveals. Until we know self, we cannot truly know God, and we cannot know self until we know God. He waits for any heart willing to “be still and know that I am God.”
Thank you so much for the prayers. I am learning that it is in my imperfections that God shines the clearest. They allow me to see the things that need to be changed. Thank you for the words of wisdom. I appreciate it.