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I finally decided to do an in-depth study of Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest” because my husband recommended it without reservation. My husband is very intelligent and well read and, while I am no slouch in those departments, I usually prefer lighter fare. “My Utmost for His Highest” is anything but light, so as I read each daily devotional, I process it through my poetry. The purpose of the book is to help people to get closer to God and I really want that closer relationship. I want to share my unique perspective on each day’s selection plus some of my other poems and insights.

Friday, August 27, 2010

August 25 - Sacrifice and Friendship

Self sacrifice is surrender, Lord,
It's all I need to do.
Abandoning my human self
To my friendship with You.

Your joy and peace have been reserved
With Your Holy Spirit touch.
For those who hold back nothing,
The promise is so much.

Surrender unconditional,
To love as You love me,
Is the goal I daily strive for
Rooted in reality.
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So many times I seem ready to approach God as He wants me but I find myself telling me that I am finally good enough to surrender to Jesus.  Then I realize that just the thought that I am good enough disqualifies me from being good enough.  I am already His child - Jesus' sacrifice took care of that, but for Him to work through me, I need to be more like Him.
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