The One Time All or Nothing Free Gift

To leave days,

weeks,

years,

even a lifetime in the hands,

under the care

and subject to the molding,

breaking,

building,

twisting,

perfecting work

and masterpiece of the Father

is one of the most painful,

heart-rending commands

a Christian is

asked,

expected

and willed to do.

The sparrows,

the grass,

the wind-

all protected,

cared for,

wanting nothing.

Fulfilled.

In their limited knowledge

totally and completely,

uncondinditionally loved.

I want the ease

with which they live

their day to day

happy,

perfect lives,

where nothing

hinders,

traps or

hurts their love for life and living-

the one time

all or nothing

free gift

up for the taking.

But life in His hands is secure,

safe and protected

but not free from

pain,

hurt,

persecution

or sadness.

When we submit to the Maker,

to His gentle prodding,

gentle whisper,

gentle love

and give of ourselves

totally,

completely,

willingly,

He is able.

Able to do immeasurably,

immensely

and altogether more

than we could ever have thought possible

when we were walking in our

own strength and not His.

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