The last couple of summers, in between the academic years at Indiana Wesleyan University [IWU], I faced situations that have served as a chasm for spiritual growth.
In other words, my relationship with God was harmed and I had taken a step back in pursuit of Him. I had to deal with guilt and shame and overcoming fear.
This is the first summer where nothing is in my way of intimacy with God. I just want to be like Isaiah where he tells God, "Here am I. Send me." (Isaiah 6:6) As the story goes, a live coal touched his lips and he was forgiven and purified. This is symbolic to what God does in my life: I must be forgiven and then purified so I may be set apart for His work.
I desire to leave everything behind so I may be completely purified from anything that may separate me from absolute surrender to Him. I just read a passage in the Gospel of Luke that talked about the power of the Spirit. I recognize that I often depend on my power as a way to pursue growth and intimacy with God.
That will never get me far with God. Daily I must rely on His power for everything I need.
Because when I reach that point, I can hold my arms out and say to God, "Here am I. Send me to do Your work anywhere You see." When I reach that place, where I am completely lost in God, He will be glorified.
Always love
All for His glory
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