I Want to be a Leaf in His Stream

I am just a leaf in the stream of life. That is an image that I have tried to use throughout my adult life to surrender my life to God. Let the water take me where it will and I just float along in faith. This image like the act of getting on my knees or turning my hands up to let go and let God take the reins of my life are not always my first response. Too often I get out my micromanaging wand and try to pound it until things go my way. My hands get clinched into fists holding on tight to my own will not His. 

This year I have been rising early and spending time in Bible study, time with Jesus and then blogging my heart before I start my day. Focusing first on Him has helped me surrender, seek His guidance and make it my first response not my fifth. 

This morning on Proverbs 31 study it spoke about how our bad attitudes spill onto others. A bad attitude can be an indicator that something in our life needs to be addressed. It could lead to a breakdown or a breakthrough if we focus on the why, the cause. Another powerful point is that when we forgive we need to forgive not just for another’s actions but for the impact their actions or words had on us. 

Focus on what is the direction I want to go. Jump into the stream and let Him set my direction. I love being in the water and this thought is so calming.

In Him,

Joyful

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