I don't "Got This"

I'm just curious.. how many times have you been in a tough situation, and you say to yourself, "I got this" I'm sure a lot of you have said that. I know that I have numerous times! But in reality, I really DON'T got this.. This thing called life, this thing called being a wife, a mother, daughter, sister, friend, Child of God, and so on. I mean, lets face it, when we grab control of things, how many times do we seriously just mess it all up? Maybe I'm alone in this area, but what I have found is this....

I cannot do anything, not even open up social media for the first time in the day, without talking to my Jesus first. I've tried the other way. I've picked up my phone in the morning, and opened a text or notification from social media. And literally, it has set the mood for my day. When I start to look at what people post, which A LOT of times are total Debbie Downers, and trust me, I know that life is not easy. I get it. 

But when you genuinely spend some serious time talking to the Creator, the Lover of your soul, your friend.. It's a game changer. I am telling you right now, because I have experienced it, God will set you up to succeed! Your day could consist of laundry & housework, and yet you will be doing it for all of the right reasons. You will find joy in it! I'm so serious about this! Housework is my least favorite thing. Well.. mainly laundry. I despise it. But when I wake up, and I talk to Jesus & he encourages me & loves me. I remember WHY I am doing these things. I mean.. my men need clean undies :)

Another reason why I don't GOT this.. My will has gotten me into a lot of nasty sin. I remember being in recovery & being told by one of my Counselors, Miss Rose. She just told it like it was.. .. "Your will got you HERE.. Gods will gets you OUT of here." And it just clicked. Only through his Love & Grace can we get out of ourselves. Now granted, I have still had moments where I take my will into my own hands, and I've justified WHY. And again, it just brings hurt, sin, heartache & misery. I would have the mindset of.. "I can handle it just by trying harder or having more willpower." And that is just so untrue. When we truly, and I mean, TOTALLY surrender ourselves, we are saying to God, Your will, NOT MINE. And in that moment when we truly surrender our life over to Him, that is when we experience victory. 

It hasn't been easy for me.. But it's because I have made it hard on myself!! I have had a tug of war with my will & giving it to him. But I do know that the parts of my life that I truly have given to him, and certain struggles.. He has fought those battles for me. And I have received Victory! 

So here is to marching on! Here is to those who are struggling in certain areas of your life. Surrender is scary. But how amazing is it to know that the Creator of the Universe wants to fight the battle for you?!?! 

He's GOT THIS!!!!! Let him :)