March 12- Mark 10:28-“Then Peter began to say unto Him, Lo, we have left all and have followed Thee”

Remember to read “My Utmost for His Highest” for Today

ABANDONMENT

What have I to abandon?

My home, employment or car?

What should I plan to relinquish?

Maybe my hopes and dreams to the stars?

What does it mean to abandon?

Is it to gain status or display or show?

Is it to abdicate family responsibilities?

Or is it so my notoriety will glow?

“No, no,” cries out the Father

“Abandonment is freedom in Me.

Abandonment embraces more blessings

Than you would ever dream there could be.”

Abandonment is obedience to the Father.

Abandonment is alone without show.

Abandonment is relinquishing agendas.

Abandonment is God’s best place to grow!

© 2003-MDB

POINTS TO PONDER or JOURNAL JOTTINGS: List the steps  involved to become totally  abandoned to God. Circle the most difficult one. Have you plans to follow this list? If not now, WHEN? Journal the journey of abandonment and obedience that could take place in your life. Begin to gradually abandon events and circumstances to the Lord. Journal your steps into holiness. Make a secret journal of Your growth.

Dear Lord, Thank You for the privilege of intimacy with You. Help me to be “willing to be willing” to abandon myself into Your care and keeping. Lead me. Help me to follow step by step. Thank You for Your encouragement and Patience with me. In Jesus’ Name, AMEN.