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The Surrendered Life
'Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Luke 1:38 (NRSV)
The surrendered life is ready, waiting and expectant for God’s intervention and direction. The surrendered life is not idle or wasteful, but getting on with the next task at hand until God steps in to bring His message.
The surrendered life may have fears and doubts, but understands that God’s purpose must not be thwarted by them. The surrendered life is willing to move past these disordered attachments to pursue God’s plans. In Mary’s case her fears and doubts were eased by asking the angel of the Lord, how these things could be possible. Don’t be afraid to ask God questions for clarification.
The surrendered life lives with the attitude, ‘Yes I am available Lord, do with me as you desire.’ Have we made this vow in our heart before God? Or is it time to renew our undivided commitment to Him. God may call us to do something outrageous by the world’s standards. He called Mary to a very difficult task indeed. Yet, with admirable courage and determination she resolved to do as the angel had spoken.
The Lord had chosen well. Can we confess our willingness as Mary did? Has God chosen well? Live a life that shows He has. Allow the indwelling Spirit to empower us as we embrace all that God has prepared for us each day.
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