The abundant life promised us in still more spiritual growth comes not from grasping but from releasing. It comes not from striving but from relinquishing. It comes not so much from taking as from giving. Surrender is the foundational dynamic of spiritual freedom—surrender of my efforts to live my life outside of the grasp of God’s love and surrender to God’s will and gracious Spirit. -- [From a quote of David Benner in Fr Richard's Daily Meditation today with two changes, i.e. "still more spiritual growth" was substituted for "in Christ" and "spiritual" for "Christian."]
When I quit praying for my wants, material and spiritual, and began praying thank You for all things that came, my inner life changed. I became quieted...not quiet, but quieted. I make special note of that for that is the place where God changed me.
I had always prayed (begged) to be relieved...completely relieved...of anxiety. Over time, with God and grace, I realized that nothing turns me to God faster than fear. Unconsciously, I began to whisper my thank You when anxiety came slithering around. It was thank You pure and simple that lifted me up and over into God's arms.
The sliver of gold: I was not relieved of anxiety, I was relieved of my dread of anxiety. I walk with thank You flowing within me...not talk it, walk it. Today, I live fret free with anxiety visiting whenever...not mine to worry about.
Live gratitude and walk with God...walk gratitude and live with God. Can I get an Amen!
Thank you.
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