I Choose to Trust
Christ Today – Randy Alcorn shares, “In her book Choosing Gratitude, Nancy
Leigh DeMoss shares a pledge written by a Bible teacher named Russell Kelfer.
He challenged believers to write these words on a sheet of paper, and sign
their names, then make a habit of recommitting themselves to it on a regular
basis:
Having been born into the kingdom of God, I do hereby
acknowledge that God’s purchase of my life included all the rights and control
of that life for all eternity.
I do further acknowledge that He has not guaranteed me to be
free from pain or to have success or prosperity. He has not guaranteed me
perfect health. He has not guaranteed me perfect parents. He has not guaranteed
me perfect children. He has not guaranteed me the absence of pressures, trials,
misunderstandings, or persecution.
What He has promised me is eternal life. What He has
promised me is abundant life. What He has promised me is love, joy, peace,
patience, gentleness, meekness, and self-control. He has given me all of
Himself in exchange for the rights to my life…
Therefore I acknowledge this day the relinquishment of all
my rights and expectations, and humbly ask Him by His grace to replace these
with a grateful spirit, for whatever in His wisdom He deems to allow for my
life.
In other words, this day—like every other day—belongs to
God, not me. So, if God determines that I should spend time contending with a
flat tire, an unpleasant confrontation, or even an unexpected trip to the
emergency room, that’s completely up to Him. He knows best. He’s the master,
I’m His servant. I have trusted Him with my eternal life, and I will trust Him
with my life today.”
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