The Battle with Self..

God says: Trust me..

We say...I think I know better

God says: I am the way the truth and the life...

We say: I want to do it my way

God says: In I alone is there peace..

We say: Peace doesn't sound like a party though...

God says: I am the living water...whoever drinks of me will never thirst again..

We say: Water is boring

God says: I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me will never be hungry

We say: But.....I want something other than bread God...

God says: You may eat from all trees in the garden, except this ONE.

We say: I don't like limitations

God says: narrow is the path

We say: I don't like narrow

God says: But I so loved the world that I gave my only Son's life up for you!

We say: We didn't ask you to do that...

God says: I know. But I did it because of my great love you! And all I ask, is that you follow me and you can have a full, abundant life forever with me in eternity...

We say: Does that mean I can't go my own way?

God says: The path of least resistance does not end in the dwelling of least resistance..

We Say: I don't like to climb

God Says: Don't worry, I'll carry you...

We Say: Why would you do that for me?

God says: Because unlike the world, I want the best for you...unlike the evil one who speaks lies to you about what "life" should look like, I am life!

We say: I'm scared.

God says: I will quiet your soul and lead you beside still waters. I am you shepherd....

We say: I'm so far down, how will I ever get to where you want me to be?

God says: Don't worry...I will guide you

We say: I just don't want to give up all my stuff that's so important to me!

God says: This world has nothing for you.

We say: I'll be lonely

God says: I will never leave you nor forsake you...

We say: What will I say to others when they make fun of me?

God says: When you are with me, all else fades away...

We say: How can I be sure of this?

God says: I am the beginning, the end....one small step at a time.

We say?????

Friends...what do you say??? He's waiting for your answer....with outstretched, nail pierced hands, He waits...