We wrestle in this life. I’ve found that I wrestle most with wanting my own way, but the Lord invites me, us, into His ways that are higher and better. Of all the thoughts that stir in us, there’s a holy calling that continually intrudes. It’s easy to follow the flesh and dodge it, for we are quick to lean on ourselves. Yet, the life that Jesus offers requires this action, daily dying.



The Lord imparts new vision and purpose as we walk this way. May we not resist His touch, but rest soft in His hands. Freedom is found here, by letting the stronghold of independence break and by fully trusting His shaping through all things. “We are God’s handiwork. We become His poetry, a re-created people as we are joined to Him and shaped by Him." (Ephesians 2:10, paraphrase) 

We are quick to question the Potter. Let's instead decide to trust Him more. The Potter works with purpose. May there be more of Him and less of us day by day. Daily die and rise to new life. 

Honestly. I recorded it months back, yet today, I listened again and the truth welled up. There’s no other way to find life and be free. Consider these thoughts and receive His holy call.