Living in His Light

I was born into a wonderful family and trained in the ways of the word and the Lord. I was a good girl, getting straight A’s and always wanting to serve God and my family. I was an over achiever yet often discontented because I thought I had to achieve more in order to have real fulfillment in life. I was constantly striving for more. But I didn’t fully understand who God was to me until I experienced significant setbacks, trials and mystery. I have found him more deeply by understanding HE is Enough and I have all I need in Him. Now my desire is not to win more, do more or achieve more for Him, but to be His disciple, denying myself and surrendering my own will, dreams and plans to His will, dreams and plans. 

It isn’t in my own strength, perfectionism or accomplishments where I find the most fulfillment.

It is simply in BEING with God, learning the easy rhythms of life with Him.

This is a daily process for me and I sometimes still fail, but I am thankful for a God who sees me, knows me and loves me, whether I do another thing for Him or not. What a good God! 

Written by Jill H.