Proverbs 13:9 MSG
The lives of good people are brightly lit streets;
the lives of the wicked are dark alleys.
I have been rebuking anything preventing me from moving forward, but I understand now that I’m not ready to turn on the lights. God is not ready to pull me from the fire because I still don’t reflect His image.
If I turn on the lights now, people will see me and all the areas of my life I have yet to surrender to the Lord.
Him hiding me is His protection. When He sees fit, when He sees His image in me… He will turn on the lights. I trust in His timing, and I am focused on surrendering all the parts I cling to for comfort.
I’m tired of being in the fire. I’m tired of being depressed, afraid, strong, and faithful. I’m tired of being me. I’m tired of doing all the things that don’t serve me, yet I’m struggling to let go because I don’t know what will be left.
Maybe it’s just His image.
The Message (MSG)
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