Greater Things ~ Mack Brock
“But blessed is the man who trusts me, God, the woman
who sticks with God. They’re like trees replanted in Eden, putting down roots
near the rivers— Never a worry through the hottest of summers, never dropping a
leaf, Serene and calm through droughts, bearing fresh fruit every season. ~
Jeremiah 17:7-8 MSG
Brad and I are extremely different regarding writing
styles. He’s bullet points, outlines, and structure. I'm rather fluid. I can't
tell you how it's going to end till we get there. But God always lets me know
when it’s done. If I can handle being fluid in writing, why must I grip other areas
of my life so tightly?
I think we all struggle with that in some area of our
lives. We're OK to follow God's lead in our finances or relationships with in-laws,
but there are other areas we feel we need to govern. Perhaps bad experiences
have taught us to rely on ourselves. Perhaps it's how our parents did it and we
should follow suit. It's not that we don't love God. It's more fear: what if
He asks me to release something that I don’t want to let go?
Years ago, I was really struggling to give God complete
control in an area. I remember fear whispering, "What if it hurts? What
if it leaves you with nothing?" Then Holy Spirit countered, "What
if it's more?"
What if the blessings God wants to shower on you are more
than today, simply because you were obedient? What if the hope and peace He
wants to pour into your heart are not just full, but overflowing because you
opened your hand instead of clenching your fist?
Trust is unnerving because you're stepping where you
can't see and haven't been. This time, instead of turning back to the safety
net of your control, push yourself to take the hand of your Father. Step out on
the water and find out what He means when He whispers, "What if it's
more".
©Heather Potts 2020
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