Commit, Surrender, Walk

I finally have the pull to write publicly again. It has been a long time, over a year, since my last public post. I have missed it, but it was not mine to control. When I have words to write – I write them. When those words are meant for public consumption – I post them. It really is that simple and it really is that much of an exercise of surrender. I have tried to force it – and the words do not flow. They just disappear and I stare at a blank white page.

Today – this post is a bit different, though it started the way every writing before it has. I read my verses for the day, I pray (in writing – its just how I best communicate – even to God), and then I write whatever flows from my mind through my fingers. Today – the writing was the prayer and I am compelled to post it. I don’t know why or for whom – but I know the message will be clear for whomever it is intended – whenever they may read it.

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3

God, I commit my work to you. I commit my marriage to you. I commit my calling to you. Establish my plans and I will follow your guidance.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to be good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

God, thank you for your preparation and attention. I am your child and specifically created for a purpose. Please reveal to me your purpose for my life. Please guide me on the path to fulfillment of that purpose. God, I surrender to you.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23

God, I know my timing is not yours. I know that my need to know the plan is a lack of surrender, as unintentional as it may be. I know that you make no mistakes and that where you have me is where I need to be. Though I don’t see the divine purpose for my current position and location, God, I trust that Your plan is in action. And since I am your servant, I will pour my effort into this job as you have assigned. Please guide me and give me the wisdom to see the purpose in this position, the strength to see your mission through, and the peace to surrender my plans where they are not your plans. God, I will walk where you send me.