PernellRodocker
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For many, life is a struggle. When we
find Jesus we learn that He will help us through life as He works on
changing us from the inside out. Everything that we have experienced
through life, Jesus will use to make our lives as stepping stones to
help others find their way back to sanity. While we learn and
struggle from day to day, some things in life become easier to say no
to. Some things we understand that we should immediately stop doing
or partaking of in our lives. We quickly learn that if we had not
stopped certain things we thought that we enjoyed, we would have
either died from or may have been murdered or killed by our actions.
From day to day we may fail at that certain, one thing that just
keeps a hold on us. We know what we should not be doing and that we
should give up so we may get our lives back in order and safe from
harm. But, we continue to hold on to that one thing. Why?
When one has found Jesus and begins to
learn of what things hinder their walk with Jesus, it may become
difficult to just let them go. Though we try and fail many times over
and over again, Jesus is there to forgive us. As we learn Scripture,
we may find ways to justify our failures or sins. Then we learn to
understand that God's grace is sufficient for us. As we struggle with
our walk in this way, God is very merciful and graceful. There is
Scripture that will tear us apart and there is Scripture that will
build us up. The Holy Spirit is a gentleman. God, in His mercy will
deal with us gracefully and will not expose our struggles. When we
are earnestly doing our best to be faithful, and we are learning
what, “to repent” means, God will deal with us on His terms. When
God deems it necessary to reveal to others what we are struggling
with, (be sure your sins will find you out), that usually means that
we can not make these changes on our own and be sure that God will
put someone in your life to help show you the path to take.
Why do we not let go of that one thing
that keeps us from moving forward in our relationship with God? The
“thing” that we struggle with is irrelevant as to why we struggle
with it! I say this because God does not differentiate between one
sin or another, save certain blasphemy. Our struggles in life begin
with survival. Once we leave the womb our bodies begin the task of
survival. We struggle and stretch out reaching for comfort and
security. Our protective mothers give us that comfort and protection.
We find peace in her arms and warmth in her love. For many of the
more independent babies they tend to latch on to blankets, teddy
bears and other forms of security. For twins it may be that they
latch on to each other for that comfort. As we grow, many of us learn
to find that security and comfort with in our selves. When life deals
us a blow of tragedy we may revert back to finding that security that
we once had.
If God is not brought into the home
and children taught at an early age about God and His love,
compassion and mercy, then there will be no comfort or security deep
with in the heart and soul that only God can provide. With out a
guide to follow, we the people of the world look for our own paths to
finding security and comfort. We tend to try everything and anything
except God. We fail, fall, and destroy our lives and take others down
with us.
Think of politics, cliques, and other
special interest groups. At the cost of others, only one may rise to
the top as others try to follow their example thinking that they have
the “way” and that they are the ones with all the answers.
Tragedy, failures, unfaithfulness, slander, there are so many things
that get exposed for all to see, it is no wonder that many of these
people fall. Many fall greatly and so hard that they may even destroy
others on their way down.
In my experience with my walk with
God, I have learned what keeps me from just letting go of the things
that hinder my growth in my relationship with God. I find some
comfort in the familiarity of tradition. I find security in the
things that have been a part of my life for all most all of my life.
I don't want to let go of the blankey or teddy bear.
God is a gentleman. In my walk He has
never exposed my failures to any one except me. When He does show me
my failures you can bet He does it when I am the closest to Him. I
believe that God would never ask me to let go unless He was right
there to hold me as I fall apart. When I fall apart, God, my Father,
my comfort and love, wraps His arms around me while I cry and even
weep uncontrollably. When my body convulses in pain from falling
apart, He nurtures me and tells me that everything will be okay... He
says for me to allow Him to be my security blanket, my teddy bear...
My relationship with Him grows
exponentially! My trust and loyalty, my faith and love for God
becomes my anchor in this tragic life. I see things differently and I
want to help others find the way... I am not perfect. I still fail. I
am sure that God will show me again what I find security and trust in
besides falling into His arms of love... When He does, I pray I will
be willing to let go...
Pernell R. Rodocker (Author and Poet)
find Jesus we learn that He will help us through life as He works on
changing us from the inside out. Everything that we have experienced
through life, Jesus will use to make our lives as stepping stones to
help others find their way back to sanity. While we learn and
struggle from day to day, some things in life become easier to say no
to. Some things we understand that we should immediately stop doing
or partaking of in our lives. We quickly learn that if we had not
stopped certain things we thought that we enjoyed, we would have
either died from or may have been murdered or killed by our actions.
From day to day we may fail at that certain, one thing that just
keeps a hold on us. We know what we should not be doing and that we
should give up so we may get our lives back in order and safe from
harm. But, we continue to hold on to that one thing. Why?
When one has found Jesus and begins to
learn of what things hinder their walk with Jesus, it may become
difficult to just let them go. Though we try and fail many times over
and over again, Jesus is there to forgive us. As we learn Scripture,
we may find ways to justify our failures or sins. Then we learn to
understand that God's grace is sufficient for us. As we struggle with
our walk in this way, God is very merciful and graceful. There is
Scripture that will tear us apart and there is Scripture that will
build us up. The Holy Spirit is a gentleman. God, in His mercy will
deal with us gracefully and will not expose our struggles. When we
are earnestly doing our best to be faithful, and we are learning
what, “to repent” means, God will deal with us on His terms. When
God deems it necessary to reveal to others what we are struggling
with, (be sure your sins will find you out), that usually means that
we can not make these changes on our own and be sure that God will
put someone in your life to help show you the path to take.
Why do we not let go of that one thing
that keeps us from moving forward in our relationship with God? The
“thing” that we struggle with is irrelevant as to why we struggle
with it! I say this because God does not differentiate between one
sin or another, save certain blasphemy. Our struggles in life begin
with survival. Once we leave the womb our bodies begin the task of
survival. We struggle and stretch out reaching for comfort and
security. Our protective mothers give us that comfort and protection.
We find peace in her arms and warmth in her love. For many of the
more independent babies they tend to latch on to blankets, teddy
bears and other forms of security. For twins it may be that they
latch on to each other for that comfort. As we grow, many of us learn
to find that security and comfort with in our selves. When life deals
us a blow of tragedy we may revert back to finding that security that
we once had.
If God is not brought into the home
and children taught at an early age about God and His love,
compassion and mercy, then there will be no comfort or security deep
with in the heart and soul that only God can provide. With out a
guide to follow, we the people of the world look for our own paths to
finding security and comfort. We tend to try everything and anything
except God. We fail, fall, and destroy our lives and take others down
with us.
Think of politics, cliques, and other
special interest groups. At the cost of others, only one may rise to
the top as others try to follow their example thinking that they have
the “way” and that they are the ones with all the answers.
Tragedy, failures, unfaithfulness, slander, there are so many things
that get exposed for all to see, it is no wonder that many of these
people fall. Many fall greatly and so hard that they may even destroy
others on their way down.
In my experience with my walk with
God, I have learned what keeps me from just letting go of the things
that hinder my growth in my relationship with God. I find some
comfort in the familiarity of tradition. I find security in the
things that have been a part of my life for all most all of my life.
I don't want to let go of the blankey or teddy bear.
God is a gentleman. In my walk He has
never exposed my failures to any one except me. When He does show me
my failures you can bet He does it when I am the closest to Him. I
believe that God would never ask me to let go unless He was right
there to hold me as I fall apart. When I fall apart, God, my Father,
my comfort and love, wraps His arms around me while I cry and even
weep uncontrollably. When my body convulses in pain from falling
apart, He nurtures me and tells me that everything will be okay... He
says for me to allow Him to be my security blanket, my teddy bear...
My relationship with Him grows
exponentially! My trust and loyalty, my faith and love for God
becomes my anchor in this tragic life. I see things differently and I
want to help others find the way... I am not perfect. I still fail. I
am sure that God will show me again what I find security and trust in
besides falling into His arms of love... When He does, I pray I will
be willing to let go...
Pernell R. Rodocker (Author and Poet)
