Teach Us to PrayEsimerkki

### SURRENDER AND SUBMIT "But you haven't given me everything." In a season when I was really growing in my walk with God as a young adult, I was struggling with my thought life. One day, I prayed and pleaded earnestly with God, "Please take these thoughts away." And one of the few times in my life I felt he clearly answered me, saying, "But you haven't given me everything," and then brought to mind the last two movies I'd watched. He had a great point. While earnestly seeking what He'd want for my life, pure thoughts, He pointed out I had yet to consider and surrender the input of junk and images I was allowing in. So, I started surrendering what I would watch for entertainment. How many times might we seek His will and kingdom in our lives or our loved ones' lives but fail to pause and allow God to search us and point out offensive ways? In this season of fasting, allow part of your pause to let the Holy Spirit search you and bring to mind ways that might be preventing God from doing the work He wants in you and through you. \- Jeff Savage