OPEN HANDS
Today's reading:  2 Chronicles 25-28

I'm always on the lookout for exclamation points in reading God's Word.  They, in our language, denote a tone of excitement, thrill or importance.  They give life to what might otherwise be words simply laying on a page.  So when I found this nugget this morning, I was thrilled and elated--and had to share it with you--

"...The man of God replied, The Lord is able to give you much more than this!" 2 Chronicles 25:9 NLT

I consider myself a very, very blessed woman.  I have been given more than I could have ever dreamed of, more than I could have ever wished for, more--much more, than I ever will deserve.  So, upon reading that 'this' can be topped?  Well, I was intrigued!

But...

Receiving 'more' of what God has for me will require letting a few things slip from my fingers.  Things I have conjured in my head to go in a set way and be produced in a set time.  Things that focus alot less on me and whole lot more on Him.  Things that I deem wonderfully grand, but when measured against what He has in store will be dull and lifeless.

Sounds like an easy exchange, doesn't it?  Well, it's not.  Some of my 'things' I've clung so tightly to that I have their indentions in my heart and life. 

There are a few things, even knowing God's got something bigger and better in store, comfort me and have been held near and dear for a long time. 

There are a few things that I will have to re-adjust my thinking about them.  You see, I have this erroneous thought that some of my blessings I have worked hard for or earned--and truth be told, nothing could be farther from the truth!

There are a few things that I can't willingly give control of to God.  I've 'handled' them thus far in life and plan on continuing with them.

But the verse ends with an exclamation point.  That leads me to believe I am needing to re-think what's going on in my head and heart.

I can trust Him.  I know I can, but will I?