I recently read a familiar passage, but one sentence grabbed me by the heart like never before. It’s a simple sentence, but it’s still bouncing around in there and won’t let go.
“Christ’s love controls us.” 2 Corinthians 5:14a (NLT)
I want Christ’s love to control me. All the time. In every circumstance. In every relationship. Every thought. Every action. Every word!
So, my commitment for 2020 is to practice living under the control of Christ’s love.
I have no idea how this will look or what it will require, but I pray I will not resist the changes or challenges.
LORD, please help me surrender my control with bold confidence, a joyful heart, and a steadfast spirit.
How about you? What is it you want to practice in 2020?
Thank you for being so transparent Sweet Friend! I will pray for you as you pray for me. May we both press forward in our commitment to allow Christ’s love to control our thoughts, words, and actions.
If asked before reading this post what controlled or compelled me, I would have stated “ my love for Christ.”
Wow, was I wrong. It’s His love for me. God’s perfect love casts out all fear. 1 John 4:7-19 In 2020, I want to fearlessly embrace Christ love for me and allow His love to control/compel my actions, thoughts, and words.