Nothing to Prove—I’m Free
“O people, the Lord has told you
what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love
mercy, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8, NLT).
What do you desire, Lord? What can
I offer you that is good? What can I give you that brings you joy? There is really
nothing I can bring but myself. The gift of my life—surrendered to you without
any right of ownership—is what you desire. You call me to do what is right. For
me to do what is right, I give up all my rights. I have none. You own my
heart—my mind—my spirit. You have purchased my soul. In your Word you instruct
me in the way I should go. I long to be as a tree planted along a river which
bears good fruit in season. Its leaves never wither; it prospers. It has deep
roots. Lord, I want to blossom and never wither—to prosper in your purpose and
stand strong when hardship comes.
With an obedient heart I choose to
do what you deem right in each circumstance—whether that circumstance is one of
hardship or one of joy. You ask for mercy to reign in my heart. You ask me to
love beyond the limits of my human ability. You call me to forgive so that I
might be free. For my freedom you gave your life. Your mercy looked beyond my
fault. Your mercy recognized my need. Your love is forgiveness. How can I not
extend mercy and forgiveness to others as you have extended each to me?
My life for yours is what you ask
of me. I am called to walk humbly in your love having no agenda—to be at rest
in your will. When I am at rest I have your incredible peace that encompasses
me. If I believe that my control is better than yours, Lord, I destroy your
peace with my pride. Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility I receive your
wisdom. And in your wisdom I live in your freedom. I trust your heart because
you molded mine.
You give me the freedom to choose life,
Lord, and to do what is right. You bless me with your grace so that my life is
filled with your love and purpose. You chose me, Lord. Now I choose you. I
choose to clothe myself with your tenderhearted mercy—with your kindness,
humility, gentleness and patience. I have nothing to prove. You prove yourself.
I am free to live your love.
©2017 Lynn Lacher
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