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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.

Monday, September 6, 2010

September 4 - His!

Lord,
I love the life You've given me,
This perfect place and time.
Your love and that of family and friends
To me, right now, is prime.


But if I really truly
Want to belong solely to You
I have to put them all aside
As if we were all through.

For it's when I close my doors
And let You alone come in,
That I will be entirely Yours.
Our new purpose can begin.
jj/10


I am so limited and I know it.  The passage that speaks of "hating" your father, mother, etc. to come to God has always set me back.  It is good to know that even if I cannot do that, I am still saved, I'm just not entirely His.  As always, I need to work on being more "His" and less "mine".
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