Let Him In

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.

-Luke 9:24

The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

-John 12:25

I'm reading this wonderful book right now (on loan from my dear friend Libby) called When God Writes Your Love Story.  I'm only on Chapter 2 but I highly recommend it to any and all! 

Let's dive in.  Eric Ludy, one of the authors, writes,

    

 "Remember how I said earlier that something better is out there when it comes to love, but we'll find it in a very unexpected place?  Well, the unexpected place is God Himself.  And to find the "something better," we have to lean on God and be stripped of that which is most precious to us.  In a sense, we have to be willing to become vulnerable to trust Him if we wish to find security and satisfaction in Him.  We have to be willing to let go of what little we have to gain the great riches and supreme happiness He offers.  And we have to let Him have the helm if we wish to hear the sweeter song.

     The "something better" is found in emptying yourself, surrendering to His lead, letting go of your life and all you hold dear, and entrusting everything to Him.  Because in doing that, you will be tenderly embraced by the sweetest Musician in all the universe and receive your own personal concert."

 (When God Writes Your Love Story, Eric & Leslie Ludy)

As we've seen in Luke 9 and John 12, we're told time and again that we can't hang onto these fleeting lives on Earth, as much as we may think that we'll lose something of ourselves by giving every part of our lives to God.  But God promises that only those who lose their lives for His sake will gain them!  He has promised immeasurable blessings to us when we surrender everything to Him.

My prayer this week is that we will each carefully search our lives.  Is there anything you're holding back from the Lord?  Let go and let Him in.  He has great plans for you!