What Can You do only with God?

Each of us has something we desperately want to accomplish.  We convince ourselves it's not meant to be. Sometimes our excuse is that the timing is not right.  How often do we stop and ask if it's part of God's plan for us?  When we ask, do we sit patiently and wait for the answer?  Do we ask God His timing?

We are fixers.  We don't like to bother God with the day-to-day.  We can handle it, right? Wrong.  What do you need to "fix?"  I would really like to be a few sizes smaller.  Once, I even had a doctor tell me, "Just eat less," like I hadn't thought of that.  I like food.  I am a carb addict.  I do nothing in moderation.  I lack willpower and perseverance when it comes to food.  I also hate to cook.  You can see my problem.  I have never truly prayed to God about it, though.  Oh, I've complained to God.  Sometimes I have even yelled at Him.  "Why me? Why can't I lose weight?  Why don't I take better care of myself?"  Then I go back to what hasn't worked for 43 years.

I have turned to Jenny Craig, Florine Mark, TJ's Cabbage Soup (the worst, by far, for obvious reasons), Dr. Atkins, and even taken a virtual trip to South Beach.  I did not turn it over to Christ.  I did not admit to gluttony as one of my many sins.  I never asked for prayers.  Why not?  Because I am a fixer and believe this is my fault.  I created this problem so I has to fix it. Myself.  However, I cannot. I need Christ.  If I can turn this over to Him, and diligently pray, and read The Word more to learn how we are to care for this body that is supposed to be a temple for God, then and only then will I be an example of God's power.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:9, 10 NIV)

My weakness is an opportunity for Christ's power to demonstrated, to be seen by the world.  Who am I to deny God's power over me?  I am a sinner.  I am selfish.  I have too much misplaced faith in myself.  I also am a control freak.  Asking God means I must relinquish control, or at least the control I think I have.

So again, I ask, what do you need to fix? To give to God?

• Wondering when you will find a suitable mate?
• Wonder if the relationship you are in is THE one?
• Hate your job, but simply cannot see any other choice?
• Worried about finances?
• Struggle with an addiction or other sin?

I challenge you to give it to God in the name of His precious son.  And do not take it back.  Give it to God so you can be a witness to His power.  Pray diligently.  Be still.  Listen.  God's answer will come on his timing, not yours.

Today, I give God my weight problem.

Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:13, 14 NIV)