I give up

It’s amazing how much time I spend trying to defending my territory, holding on to what I think I’ve earned. Like an ancient warrior, I patrol what I’ve conquered and repel all those who might challenge it.

The American founders gave us rights — and they called then unalienable, presumptively from God. But this twists the Almighty’s arm, forcing Him to conform to me.

It just doesn’t work that way. The Bible is really all about surrender.

These words pierce through my self importance:
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

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I need to give up the need to be important.

I need to give up my need for self-preservation

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”  1 Peter 5:7

I give up.