Proverbs 3:6

"In all thy ways acknowledge him...." Proverbs 3:6

All....what exactly does this mean? Well, I shall reference my favorite website! Websters.com. I love this website. Anyways, here is the definition of all: being or representing the entire or total number, amount or quantity. WOW. The entire amount or quantity of your ways. Your whole being and every little decision that you make should be given over to the Lord.

The last statement that I just made is exactly what I do NOT do. It's really amazing. I give over all the major concerns in my life in a heartbeat. The salvation of friends and family, car troubles, utilization of my gifts and life, love life, troubles in my friend's lives, health issues, etc. These decisions are life changing and life saving. These cares are handed off with a quickness. My problem is that I can trust Him with these big problems, but not with the little day to day struggles. I do not altogether pray without ceasing. When the "small" problems come around, I have the feeling that I would be bothering God with such a trifling of a problem. The predominant feeling is that I am too needy. My independent nature lurks inside waiting for its chance. Patience is lost at times. I try to pull the trigger and take control. Loss of faith is evident in these circumstances. God is not given the chance to show his hand. I try to take the ball and run with it when the football is not even hiked yet!

These are just two examples, false perception and lack of patience, of how we do not give over ALL to God. He gave over ALL to us. His only begotten son, Jesus. The same is true for us. The new life given to us should be given back-in it's entirety! We must also understand that He still wants to give us his ALL. This means any and every little request possessed by us. Give them all up to his altar! He is our Father, our Abba. He cares for us dearly, in all matters of our life. Our prayers may not always be answered in our desired manner, but it is always answered in our best interest. It is the little things that count. They make up the big things. The more we are reliant in Him for the small things, the more readily all our prayers will be answered. I know that I've bugged my parents for the dumbest things! Why not "bug" your Eternal Father?

kenny