Losing
I don’t like to lose. I hate it. I fear it. Hate it hate it hate it. Giving in - giving up. Not an option here. I’d rather win at all costs. I want to win a game, even the games that are subtle and unannounced. I want to win an argument / discussion. Losing.... ugh.
But God is calling me to lose.
“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39
It’s the “will find it” that I struggle to believe. In the moments of choosing to lay it down (my ego, pride, winnings, record) that I do not believe that what He offers me is better than that win.
How could it be better?
“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” Psalm 34:8
Oh, for grace to lay down my life and see what goodness is waiting.
I don’t like to lose. I hate it. I fear it. Hate it hate it hate it. Giving in - giving up. Not an option here. I’d rather win at all costs. I want to win a game, even the games that are subtle and unannounced. I want to win an argument / discussion. Losing.... ugh.
But God is calling me to lose.
“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39
It’s the “will find it” that I struggle to believe. In the moments of choosing to lay it down (my ego, pride, winnings, record) that I do not believe that what He offers me is better than that win.
How could it be better?
“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” Psalm 34:8
Oh, for grace to lay down my life and see what goodness is waiting.
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