The 40 days prayer book cites this statement, “Your destiny isn't much where you're going or what you're doing for God. Rather, it's what you are becoming along the way- in the Potter's hand. ”God is interested in the process of molding your character rather than the outcome or even the things you have done for Him...

In the past, I do have this perception that I need to do many good deeds in order to be a godly person. I thought by doing these, I will receive more of his love and blessing. Eventually, my significant in life was depended on the no of good deeds I have done to people. Have you ever measure your significant by these temporarily things - achievement, the no of friends/lover you have or even the amount of money in your bank account?

God is interested in you rather than the things you do. He is not someone who values you according to your achievement. However, we might tend to have wrong perception of what God want us to be. I recounted trying to do many so called “great things” which I thought will glorify Him. And when I can accomplish these things, I feel assure and proud of myself. Sooner or later, I began to rely on myself to do those things and totally forgotten his presence –how he had helped me. Since then, I began to rely on my own strength when doing those tasks. Tasks that can be relate d to school and at work, even in relationship; you thought you can make things happen with much effort.

Perhaps, like what pastor has said during this week sermon, "we are all proud people and we need God to humble us so that we can exalt in his glory and purpose." I always think that fear is one reason to lead me to doing things by my own ability. I don't think that I am someone who will boast. But sometime I can feel my conscious telling me that if I am not proud then why do I challenge God strength and power?

But what does it mean to trust in Him? Do we trust God only when good things happen? Today's daily devotion warns us “Be careful never to place your trust in God's blessings rather than in God. Enjoy the Blesser--the God who gives and guides you--rather than the blessing.” So what does it means when we say we trust in Him? Someone told me that trust is to surrender. Then what is surrender? How can we surrender?

This week I went for the altar call. One of the ladies from the ministry team prayed a prayer for me. She also shared with me how she defines "surrender". She elaborate that surrender is like a passenger taking a plane. She shared that as a passenger does not have control the plane. He/she has to trust the pilot who will drive them to their destination. Surrender is like being the passenger trusting God (pilot) for your destination. Surrender is not a once in a while practice but should be something that needs to be done daily (Just like prayer). Surrender does not mean defended, it does not mean you are coward. It's an act of trusting in Him. I am encouraged by the lady when she told me this," If God open this door for you, surely he will soar you through."

“Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?” Matthew 7:9-10.

I know it's time not to look back, run forward. I need to take each step at a time. It’s time to lead my life each day at a time. It’s time to claim and hold on to His promises…



Verse:
Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Saviour
I know for sure, all of my days are
held in your hands, crafted into your perfect plan
You gently call me into your presence
guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life through Your eyes
I'm captured by Your holy calling
Set me apart, I know you're drawing me to yourself
Lead me Lord I pray

Chorus:
Take me, Mould me, use me, fill me
I give my life to the Potter's hand
Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me
I give my life to the Potter's hand