I have really been struggling with something for awhile now. I pray about it constantly, but I know that I haven't totally given it to the Lord. Why do we hang on to things once we decide to give them up to God? I want God's will to be done in my life, but sometimes I think I can help Him along when he doesn't respond quickly enough for my satisfaction.
My friend, Jim, recommended that I write it down and give it to the Lord for good. He suggested this months ago and I put it off, but the struggle remained. Last night I wrote the good Lord a letter and this morning I mailed it at the post office. The envelope simply said, "God." I knew if I kept the letter around, I would open it up, edit it, reorganize my thoughts, and try to take this struggle back. I needed the Lord to hear me. I want him to write me back.
I will continue to pray about my struggle, but I am going to consider my work in this endeavor completed. It's not mine anymore. I hope I won't try to stick my hand in the proverbial mailbox trying to get my letter back.
It is a federal crime to open mail that is not addressed to you, right?
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.-Philippians 4:13
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